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Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics Engineer

Exceed Human Resource ConsultantsWestern Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Automation System Integrator

MDT Foods cc t / a MDT Technical Placements seeks to employ a young enthusiastic automation system integrator to be located at their Head Office based in Brackenfell, Western Cape.

Responsibilities :

  • Working with the project planning team to formulate practical project solutions and project roll out timelines.
  • Assist with control panel layouts, electrical circuit designs, electrical schematics and electrical drawings.
  • Carrying out the coding and integration of programmable logic controllers into various project panels including motor control (variable speed drives) panels, irrigation automation panels and other automation control panels.
  • In-house post panel production testing and setup.
  • Assisting the team of system installers (electricians and technicians) with on-site installation, programming, setup and commissioning of projects throughout Southern Africa.
  • Provide input into the development of new products as well as the improvement to existing products.
  • Assisting the technical team and providing our clients with after sales service and product backup.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Have completed a degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical engineering (final year graduates, not necessarily with work experience, will certainly be considered).
  • Have an interest in PLC programming and an understanding of Modbus RTU / Modbus TCP / IP.
  • Have an interest in the workings, programming and applications of Variable Speed Drives making use of both solar (PV) and grid power.
  • Have an understanding of system networking (wifi / ethernet).
  • Have good administration skills and the ability to prepare product manuals and maintain project documentation.
  • Be a logical thinker and a team player.
  • Be hard working and dedicated to meet project timelines.
  • Have a valid drivers’ licence and be willing to travel both locally and abroad.
  • The ability to code in Java, Python, C#, C++ and other coding languages and an understanding of databases (SQL) would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite.
  • Be self-driven with the view to offering the company improvements to products and systems.
  • Be bilingual in Afrikaans and English and have the ability to communicate with both clients and company personnel.

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