Engineer: Process Control & Development

If you are skilled at translating engineering concepts into mathematical control logic, then this is for you You will design and implement the necessary control systems and logic (hardware and software) to improve performance in a highly automated plant - using data mining, process modelling and process control. Responsibilities include product quality and yield, production efficiency and availability improvements; creating and monitoring plant / process performance indicators; actively investigating and correcting process deviations and facilitating improvement projects relating to product quality, material properties and dimensional control systems. These systems include Level 1 (millisecond control) and Level 2 (process setpoints) with artificial intelligence setpoint optimisation and diagnostic systems - continuously optimising the control systems. You need a minimum B.Eng. degree (or equivalent) in the fields of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Metallurgy. 4 Years Experience and if in a manufacturing plant environment it will be advantageous. Requirements also include experience in designing and implementing process automation and control systems; a working experience in programming (languages C/C++, Visual Basic, Ladder Logic and Labview preferred); structured problem-solving and Root Cause Failure Analysis. Attention to detail is important as well as good interpersonal communication and presentation skills - with the ability to give training and function as coordinator of multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of hot rolling and furnace technologies and relevant process models and theory will be an additional advantage.