Automation Technician

Automation Technician, Sommerset West

Seeking a skilled Automation technician with proven experience in Siemens PLCs and Ignition (Perspective & Vision) to design, implement, and support robust industrial automation solutions.

Qualifications

• National B.Tech Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in control system design and implementation
• Proven project experience or demonstrable experience delivering similar industrial automation projects
• Hands-on experience delivering complete automation solutions in industrial environments
• Ignition SCADA – Perspective & Vision
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Detail-oriented with a focus on system reliability and performance
• Technical Requirements
• Siemens PLCs (design, programming, commissioning)
• Ignition SCADA – Perspective & Vision (mandatory)
• Canary Historian

Industrial networking:

• Profinet
• Managed Ethernet Networks

You will be involved across the full project lifecycle—from design and development through commissioning, optimisation, and client support—working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Control System Design & Development
• Design, develop, and implement Siemens PLC-based control systems for industrial applications
• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition HMI/SCADA solutions using Perspective and Vision modules
• Integrate Canary Historian for reliable data collection, storage, and reporting
• Industrial Networking & Systems Integration

Design and implement industrial Ethernet networks, including:

• Profinet
• Managed Ethernet Networks
• Ensure secure, reliable, and high-performance communication between control systems, HMIs, and historians
• Commissioning & Support
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and on-site commissioning
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve control system and network issues
• Provide technical support, documentation, and system handover to clients
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Contribute to system standardisation, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives