Process Control & Development Automation Engineer

Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Job Description


Duties:To minimize delay times and enable the plant to perform at its maximum effectiveness at all times.Services include:

  • Identify problem areas requiring improvement
  • Quantify the underlying contributory causes to the problems
  • Study the problem at the hand of the contributory causes and propose solutions
  • Implement solutions including automation, mistake proofing, manufacturing procedures etc.
  • Sustain and continuously improve performance through the automated systems and processes.
  • Plan, direct and co-ordinate process improvements linked to PC&D systems to improve quality, efficiency and availability.
  • Investigate all modelling and control system failures and associated deviations to implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Implement solutions to assist with process and product development.
  • Maintain and develop the following systems:
  • Heat transfer modelling and combustion systems.
  • Rolling modelling: Speed, temperature, forces, torques and flatness control models (including neural network).
  • Level thickness, flatness, strip cooling and coiling mostly feedback control systems.
  • Expert System for continuous process parameter optimisation of the heating and rolling processes.
  • Weekly standby on a rotational basis with the other PC&D team members.
  • Ensure compliance with the goals as defined in KPIs.
  • Identify problems, investigate solutions and solve problem to achieve those goals.
  • Constantly co-ordinate process deviations with all relevant parties.
  • React and correct all substandard process conditions
Requirements:
  • B.Eng / BSc (Electrical, Electronic, Metallurgical or Mechanical) or Computer Science, Computer Engineering, (Only degreed applicants will be considered).
  • Experience in Software development (C, C++, C#, Visual Basic, etc), specifically in the engineering control software field.
  • Knowledge of principle models for heating and rolling technology.
  • Knowledge of how these models are automatically calibrated using artificial intelligence or other simpler methods.
  • Knowledge of control systems and instrumentation.
  • Creative and strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Junior applicants with minimal experience could also be considered
Remuneration:A competitive salary, benefits package, negotiable up to R800k CTC.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1341556
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Witbank, Mpumalanga, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned