Red Seal Trade Tested Rasp Electrician fluent English n Afrikaans
Company
SPILASTYLE CC
Location
Akasia
Salary
US$30K a year
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Adzuna
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Job Description
ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN / ELECTRICIAN (PROGRAMMING & AUTOMATION)
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: Market Related (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrical Technician / Electrician with experience in automation, machine control and embedded programming.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys fault-finding, developing electrical control systems and programming and writing code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications. The successful candidate will work on industrial automation projects involving electrical installations, control systems, PLC integration and embedded programming.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
• Wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Program and write code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications.
• Develop and modify software for automation and machine control systems.
• Assist with PLC integration and industrial automation projects.
• Fault-find electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Work closely with the engineering team on new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Test, commission and document electrical installations.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualified Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Experience programming Raspberry Pis or Arduino.
• Ability to write, modify and troubleshoot code.
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs or control systems will be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of automation and machine control systems.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
Advantageous Skills
Experience in one or more of the following will be beneficial:
• PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, Delta or similar)
• HMI Programming
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Servo and Motion Control Systems
• Industrial Networking (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN Bus, RS485)
• Instrumentation and Sensors
• Robotics and Machine Vision
• IoT (Internet of Things) Applications
What the Company Offers
• Opportunity to work on advanced automation and machine control projects.
• Exposure to embedded programming, PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity.
• Market-related remuneration based on experience.
Application Instructions
Please email your CV together with a recent head-and-shoulders photograph to: Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
Location: Rosslyn, Pretoria
Salary: Market Related (Negotiable Based on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Job Overview
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Electrical Technician / Electrician with experience in automation, machine control and embedded programming.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys fault-finding, developing electrical control systems and programming and writing code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications. The successful candidate will work on industrial automation projects involving electrical installations, control systems, PLC integration and embedded programming.
Key Responsibilities
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems.
• Wire, install and commission electrical control panels.
• Program and write code for Raspberry Pis or Arduino applications.
• Develop and modify software for automation and machine control systems.
• Assist with PLC integration and industrial automation projects.
• Fault-find electrical, electronic and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Work closely with the engineering team on new product development and continuous improvement projects.
• Test, commission and document electrical installations.
Minimum Requirements
• Qualified Electrician with a Red Seal Trade Test.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Experience programming Raspberry Pis or Arduino.
• Ability to write, modify and troubleshoot code.
• Knowledge of Python, C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Experience with industrial automation, PLCs or control systems will be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and circuit diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of automation and machine control systems.
• Able to work independently as well as within a team.
Advantageous Skills
Experience in one or more of the following will be beneficial:
• PLC Programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Schneider, Delta or similar)
• HMI Programming
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Servo and Motion Control Systems
• Industrial Networking (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN Bus, RS485)
• Instrumentation and Sensors
• Robotics and Machine Vision
• IoT (Internet of Things) Applications
What the Company Offers
• Opportunity to work on advanced automation and machine control projects.
• Exposure to embedded programming, PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity.
• Market-related remuneration based on experience.
Application Instructions
Please email your CV together with a recent head-and-shoulders photograph to: Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.
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