Mechatronics Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our Client has an opportunity for a Mechatronics graduate as an Automation & Instrumentation Engineer

POSITION INFO:

The Client is a very well established concern that is involved with Manufacturing of food processing machinery.  The have an extensive local and international market.  Their equipment is considered cutting edge and at the forefront of technical innovation.

Qualifications              Mechatronics Engineering Qualification is essential

Knowledge & Experience

• Electrical design and development of machines are essential
• PLC and HMI Programming specifically on DELTA and Allen Bradley equipment
•  Field Wiring
• Commissioning
• Electrical and electronic drawings

Key Responsibilities:  

• Electrical design and development of machines. From proof of concept, to prototype to production ready versions. This includes stress testing, collecting and analysing data and writing reports
• Software development for PLCs, HMIs, microcontrollers, microprocessors and cloud services used in machines, IoT platforms and data analytics
• Manage and commission large process plant installations
• Provide support and assistance with breakdowns and upgrades
• Assist chemists and food scientists with product development by process optimisations
• Servo motor motion controlled machine using Delta PLCs, VSDs, servo drives and HMIs as well as  Allen Bradley
• Using a variety of programmable internet gateways linked to AWS, machine data is collected and processed. This includes OEE, predictive maintenance, downtime tracking, production data, all measured process variables, VSD and servo drive operational data. Integrated security system using QR codes

Requirements:  

• 3 - 5 years’ experience
• Advanced computer skills, in particular excel or MS Office
• Willingness to work overtime/weekends
• Will be required to travel internationally
• Customer centric

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