Job Title:  Control Systems EngineerLocation:  Somerset West, Cape TownRemuneration: Market-RelatedJob Summary: This position is responsible for the design, development, and testing of any given control system according to client-specific requirementsDuties and Responsibilities:To design a cost-effective solution for projects to meet the customer needs.To prepare a functional and detailed design of the approved solution for the client to ensure the effective development thereof.To design system architecture for software implementations.To design and implement industrial communication networks for software implementations (ethernet, fibre, Profinet, Profibus etc.)To design, develop, test, and implement PLC programs according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.To design, develop, test, and implement SCADA and/or HMI applications according to client specifications and ensure the optimal functioning thereof.To develop simulation applications for testing and training purposes.Test the solution to ensure that the designed solution is totally functional.To provide post-project system support as and when required.To provide support to clients for Callouts and Service Level Agreements (SLA).To provide training and assistance to the client, to ensure that the client is able to use the system within the design constraints.Requirements:Eng. Electrical and Electronics / B.Tech, Technical Diploma or NQF Equivalent in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering At least 5 years of operational and design experience (inclusive of relevant design program exposure).5-10 years of relevant industrial automation experience.Practical experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing, and Commissioning.An intermediate to advanced understanding of PLC programming and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least two of the following industry automation platforms: Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, Omron, Beckhoff, advanced Mitsubishi skills requiredAn intermediate to advanced understanding of SCADA development and the methodology thereof with practical experience in at least two of the following industry supervisory platforms: Wonderware, Siemens, Schneider, Allan Bradley, and Adroit.An intermediate to advanced understanding of relational databases and report generation and the methodology thereof with practical experience in Microsoft SQL and MicrosoftReporting Services.Experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Building Management Systems (BMS), and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) will be advantageous.Exposure to the FMCG, Food and Beverage, and Milling industries will be advantageousAttention to detailAnalytical ThinkingInterpersonal, team and relationship-building skillsAbility to lead, guide, mentorAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to take initiative and make decisions under pressureAbility to adapt to changing business and client environments/requirementsAbility to demonstrate high ethical standards