6 Industrial Automation jobs in Durban

Location: Durban
Type: Full Time/ Permanent

The above positions have become available at Ramsay Engineering . Suitably qualified candidates that meet the job requirements are invited to apply for the position.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years’ minimum relative experience
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated systems
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).
• Familiarity with electrical CAD software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• N Dip / B-tech Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering

Additional Beneficial Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with Siemens and Phoenix Contact PLC Next
• Project Management
• PLC Training Courses and Certification
• Automotive Industry Experience

Basic Function:

• Design, build and implement automated systems for new and existing production machinery.
• Project Management
• Budget and Capex Planning
• Machine Conceptualization and Design & Building Process
• Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods
• People Development
• Problem Solving & Investigation

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Create and track timing plans for overall scope and individual activities.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on time
• Stakeholder engagement and management- Communicate clearly and objectively.
• Office 365
• Sharepoint
• Advanced excel
• MS Teams

Budget & Capex Planning:

• Evaluate and estimate capex for new projects
• Track planned vs actual expenditure
• Put together BOM’s
• Engage with Vendors for quotes

Machine Conceptualization and Design & Building Process:

• Conceptualize new Machine Designs
  • Work with internal, local & international designers / machine builders
  • Propose concepts
  • Spec automation components
• Understanding of mechanical machinery / assembly jigs and operating principles
• Understanding of pneumatic systems
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Conduct and support design reviews
• System Design
  • Develop and design control systems for automated machinery.
  • Create detailed wiring schematics and diagrams.
• Wire control panels according to design specifications.
• Ensure the proper installation of electrical components.
• Specify and select appropriate electrical components for automation systems.
• Work closely with vendors to source necessary components.
• Installation and Integration
  • Install and integrate electrical systems into existing production machinery.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• PLC Programming
  • Develop and implement PLC programs to control and monitor machinery.
  • Troubleshoot and debug PLC code as needed.
• Testing and Commissioning
  • Conduct thorough testing of automated systems to ensure functionality and reliability.
  • Commission systems for full-scale production.
• Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of electrical designs, schematics, and programming.
  • Create user manuals and provide training to operators as needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and project managers and artisans.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods:

• Use lean principles to identify Kaizen opportunities
• Use statistical and financial data to justify Kaizens
• Improve current processes to improve quality, efficiency & scrap

People Development:

• Train shift leaders on new processes
• Develop and mentor students and interns
• Self-development of engineering skills

Problem Solving & Investigation:

• Conduct detailed investigations to support Quality with regards to field failures
• Conduct detailed investigations into manufacturing problems
• Support production with innovative solutions to manufacturing difficulties

Basic Function:

Elimination of waste:

• Produce units to the defined output rate.
• Accurately record all data on the data capture sheet timeously.
• Make Kaizen activity suggestions to make improvements.

5S and Safety, Health & Environmental:

• Practice and improve 5S in your work area in line with the 5S check sheet.
• Ensure PPE is worn according to work standards.
• All incidents need to be reported within the same shift.
• Perform all safety checks according to the safety standards.
• Follow the SHEMS procedures.

Quality:

• Ensure parts produced meet quality specifications and follow up on non-conforming product procedures.
• Work cycle must be completed before leaving work.
• Pack parts as per the packing instruction and perform work according to the set standards.
• Raise problems and concerns to your superior timeously.
• Responsible for own personal attendance to ensure it is 98% on an ongoing basis.
• Follow HR Policies & Procedures. Responsible for own personal development.

General:

• Report on production performance. Carry out any reasonable instructions.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.

• Create and track timing plans for overall scope and individual activities.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on time
• Stakeholder engagement and management- Communicate clearly and objectively.

• Evaluate and estimate capex for new projects
• Track planned vs actual expenditure
• Put together BOMs
• Engage with Vendors for quotes

• Conceptualize new Machine Designs
• Work with internal, local & international designers / machine builders
• Propose concepts
• Spec automation components

• Understanding of mechanical machinery / assembly jigs and operating principles
• Understanding of pneumatic systems
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Conduct and support design reviews

• Develop and design control systems for automated machinery.
• Create detailed wiring schematics and diagrams.

• Wire control panels according to design specifications.
• Ensure the proper installation of electrical components.

• Specify and select appropriate electrical components for automation systems.
• Work closely with vendors to source necessary components.

• Install and integrate electrical systems into existing production machinery.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.

• Develop and implement PLC programs to control and monitor machinery.
• Troubleshoot and debug PLC code as needed.

• Conduct thorough testing of automated systems to ensure functionality and reliability.
• Commission systems for full-scale production.

• 5+ years minimum relative experience
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated systems
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).
• Familiarity with electrical CAD software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• N Dip / B-tech Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering
• Experience with Siemens and Phoenix Contact PLC Next
• Project Management
• PLC Training Courses and Certification
• Automotive Industry Experience

Location: Durban
Type: Full Time/ Permanent

The above positions have become available at Ramsay Engineering . Suitably qualified candidates that meet the job requirements are invited to apply for the position.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years’ minimum relative experience
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automated systems
• Strong proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus).
• Familiarity with electrical CAD software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• N Dip / B-tech Electrical / Mechatronic Engineering

Additional Beneficial Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with Siemens and Phoenix Contact PLC Next
• Project Management
• PLC Training Courses and Certification
• Automotive Industry Experience

Basic Function:

• Design, build and implement automated systems for new and existing production machinery.
• Project Management
• Budget and Capex Planning
• Machine Conceptualization and Design & Building Process
• Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods
• People Development
• Problem Solving & Investigation

Duties & Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Create and track timing plans for overall scope and individual activities.
• Ensure milestones are achieved on time
• Stakeholder engagement and management- Communicate clearly and objectively.
• Office 365
• Sharepoint
• Advanced excel
• MS Teams

Budget & Capex Planning:

• Evaluate and estimate capex for new projects
• Track planned vs actual expenditure
• Put together BOM’s
• Engage with Vendors for quotes

Machine Conceptualization and Design & Building Process:

• Conceptualize new Machine Designs
  • Work with internal, local & international designers / machine builders
  • Propose concepts
  • Spec automation components
• Understanding of mechanical machinery / assembly jigs and operating principles
• Understanding of pneumatic systems
• Understanding of hydraulic systems
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Conduct and support design reviews
• System Design
  • Develop and design control systems for automated machinery.
  • Create detailed wiring schematics and diagrams.
• Wire control panels according to design specifications.
• Ensure the proper installation of electrical components.
• Specify and select appropriate electrical components for automation systems.
• Work closely with vendors to source necessary components.
• Installation and Integration
  • Install and integrate electrical systems into existing production machinery.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• PLC Programming
  • Develop and implement PLC programs to control and monitor machinery.
  • Troubleshoot and debug PLC code as needed.
• Testing and Commissioning
  • Conduct thorough testing of automated systems to ensure functionality and reliability.
  • Commission systems for full-scale production.
• Documentation
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of electrical designs, schematics, and programming.
  • Create user manuals and provide training to operators as needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and project managers and artisans.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams for ongoing support and troubleshooting.

Innovation of Current Manufacturing Methods:

• Use lean principles to identify Kaizen opportunities
• Use statistical and financial data to justify Kaizens
• Improve current processes to improve quality, efficiency & scrap

People Development:

• Train shift leaders on new processes
• Develop and mentor students and interns
• Self-development of engineering skills

Problem Solving & Investigation:

• Conduct detailed investigations to support Quality with regards to field failures
• Conduct detailed investigations into manufacturing problems
• Support production with innovative solutions to manufacturing difficulties

Basic Function:

Elimination of waste:

• Produce units to the defined output rate.
• Accurately record all data on the data capture sheet timeously.
• Make Kaizen activity suggestions to make improvements.

5S and Safety, Health & Environmental:

• Practice and improve 5S in your work area in line with the 5S check sheet.
• Ensure PPE is worn according to work standards.
• All incidents need to be reported within the same shift.
• Perform all safety checks according to the safety standards.
• Follow the SHEMS procedures.

Quality:

• Ensure parts produced meet quality specifications and follow up on non-conforming product procedures.
• Work cycle must be completed before leaving work.
• Pack parts as per the packing instruction and perform work according to the set standards.
• Raise problems and concerns to your superior timeously.
• Responsible for own personal attendance to ensure it is 98% on an ongoing basis.
• Follow HR Policies & Procedures. Responsible for own personal development.

General:

• Report on production performance. Carry out any reasonable instructions.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 and any amendments thereto, Ramsay Engineering Internal Recruitment Policy as well as the Employment Equity Plan.

NB: If applicants have not received a response two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your applications have not been successful.

Global concern is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to take ownership of test automation on a range of exciting products currently being developed in the physical access control space. You would get to work closely with highly skilled engineers in a very collaborative environment.

What you would do as their Test Automation Engineer
You will be working as part of the agile firmware development team, focusing on Continuous Integration and Deployment of the embedded devices.
Your daily tasks may include:

• Design and maintain automated tests for new and existing products
• Integrate hardware into the build pipelines for automated testing
• Help ensure we maintain high standards of testing and release
• Optimise testing
• Upgrading the systems

As a Scrum Team Member, you will participate in Scrum activities like stand-up, grooming, and retrospective & demo meetings. You will regularly be in touch with the stakeholders, discussing technical aspects & requirements.

• Development of systematic and effective test plans to ensure quality and robustness of failsafe embedded controls software.
• Strong programming skills with the ability to write test scripts using C#/Python/Groovy/Java/Bash
• Experience with Agile Scrum development, continuous development, and continuous integration environments.
• Experience with software lifecycle management, including version control, build processes, release management, use of tools like Jira.
• Demonstrated application of test automation tools and processes.
• Contribute independently as well as in a (global) team environment
• Experience with testing on embedded systems
• B.Sc. in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 3-5 years of industrial experience

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R 55000 - R 6000 - Annually

Detail : Duties :

• Draw and prepare sales reports from SAP. Plan a sales strategy from these reports to achieve monthly targets.
• Prepare clients visits one week in advance and discuss with the Branch manager weekly.
• Provide structured and detailed feedback / call reports to the Branch Manager.
• Promote, plan and present training courses and product presentations, diligently.
• Give feedback on competitors, pricing, new products, marketing etc.
• Assist with internal sales / training (processing of orders, handling queries and customer complaints etc.)
• Assist the technical department with an occasional site visit to assess a product failure or incorrect installation only upon approval of the Manager.
• Process quotes and invoices for clients on SAP

Requirements :