Automation Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems · Electrical Engineering

In short

We are seeking an Automation Engineer to design, implement, and test automation solutions for the Africa cluster, based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. The role involves supporting market companies, providing technical support to customers, and assisting with pre-project costing and sales activities.

Responsibilities

  • Support Market companies with developing automation strategies and executing automation projects.
  • Provide technical support for the Africa cluster and service to customers.
  • Review electrical drawings, P&ID documents, and process descriptions.
  • Support with pre-project costing, customer meetings, site evaluation, and scope document creation.
  • Provide cost estimates for electrical & automation costing using Tetra Pak Plant Master internal methodology.
  • Understand S88 and S95 standards; PCS 7 experience is beneficial.
  • Create BOM for electrical and automation solutions.
  • Coordinate for electrical and automation items on SAP.
  • Develop and commission plant automation systems (hardware and software).
  • Develop tools for rapid software engineering and hardware creation.
  • Provide technical support, commissioning, and troubleshooting remotely and on-site in the Africa region.
  • Create software design documents and prepare/perform FAT tests with end customers.

Requirements

  • BSC or BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering, light current, Process instrumentation, or equivalent ND.
  • 3-5 years of proven ability in automation and electrical engineering.
  • PLC programming experience (Siemens, Allen Bradley & Wonderware) is critical.
  • Food manufacturing experience is essential.
  • Project knowledge.
  • English language proficiency.
  • Willingness to travel 50% of your time.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
  • PCS 7 experience will provide a great platform to be successful in role.

Benefits

  • A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
  • A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.

Skills

PLC programmingSiemensAllen BradleyWonderwareSAPelectrical drawingsP&IDBOMS88S95PCS 7
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About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs. In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose: We commit to making food safe and…

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Company

Tetra Pak

Job Posted

6 days ago

Expires

in 1 day

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Johannesburg, South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa

Qualification

Bachelor, Diploma

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