Junior Automation Engineer

Junior Automation Engineer.

Reporting to the Automation Team Leader, the Junior Automation Engineer provides technical support and directly participates in production improvement projects. The position will assist in the implementation of projects geared towards waste reduction, automation and manufacturing efficiency at National Flour Mills. The successful person will assist in identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, design, coordinate change, programming and testing of automated machinery in all areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical support to the operations of National Flour Mills Limited and participates in automation improvement projects.
• Develops engineering solutions to simplify operations and eliminate waste.
• Implement new or modify existing systems to improve the accuracy and timeliness of information.
• Applies a combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic controls, toward improving safety, quality and productivity.
• Assists in troubleshooting, maintenance and testing of equipment.
• Determines best solution for problem resolution through critical thinking, data analysis and engineering principles.
• Assists in the compiling of work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and drawings.
• Contributes value added research and analysis to industrial machines and controls.
• Assists in identifying sources of faults, troubleshooting, and providing suggestions of solutions and action plans to minimise recurrences and reduce disruption to production lines.
• Conducts preliminary data review to ensure work processes and activities are in compliance with applicable industry standards, laws, regulations etc.
• Supports the preparation of reports, provides recommendations and plans of action to clearly represent ideas and support automation projects.
• Assists with estimates of size, distance, and quantities to determine time, cost and resources required for work activities.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and suggests approaches for safer plant operations.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Develop industrial control system hardware requirements capable of controlling manufacturing equipment.
• Develops Bill of Materials and Scope of works for Automation Projects.
• Develop software for PLC, HMI, PC, Database systems used in various manufacturing processes.
• Performs other related duties as may be required by the job function.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A First Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of stationary and rotating mechanical and electrical equipment, design and uses
• Knowledge of industry-specific design techniques, process machinery, tools and principles
• Knowledge and demonstrative ability of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Understanding of GMP, Food Safety and HACCP requirements
• Ability to read and understand schematic plans, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Ability to identify causes of operating errors and determine corrective action
• Strong will to learn new skills and leverage new technologies geared toward efficiency and/or improvements
• Good analytical, observation and processing skills; keen attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and demonstrate problem-solving skills