Automation Intern
- Location
- Midrand, Gauteng
- Contract
- Permanent
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for an Automation Intern at Greenro Solutions. The primary purpose of the position is to support the engineering team in the design, programming, testing, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, specifically involving PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation. The intern will also gain practical experience in control and instrumentation engineering. **What you will do** You will support the engineering team in the design, programming, testing, and maintenance of industrial automation systems, including PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **QUALIFICATIONS** * Grade 12. * National Diploma Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation). * **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE** * 1-2 Years’ Experience (Advantage). * Exposure to PLCs, SCADA, or instrumentation (academic or project-based) is advantageous. * **REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE** * Basic Knowledge of PLC Programming skills, SCADA & HMI design, configuration, and implementation. * Basic knowledge of Control and Instrumentation Design. * Basic knowledge of Commissioning of Control and Instrumentation Systems. * Basic knowledge of popular PLC, SCADA, HMI and electrical products (Schneider, Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Adroit, Aveva.). * Basic knowledge of Industrial Networking design and configuration (Ethernet, MODBUS, Fibre optic, Profibus, Devicenet, etc.). * Intermediate knowledge of Telemetry systems. * Basic Computer Literacy. * Basic knowledge of Electrical systems Design, especially MCC’s. * Basic knowledge of Computer Aided Design Systems and Tools (AutoCAD Electrical). * **REQUIRED COMPETENCIES** * Good Planning and Organized. * Able to work in a fast-paced environment. * Working under pressure. * Deadline driven. * Strong attention to detail. * Compliance. **Who should apply** Candidates who possess a Grade 12 qualification and a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Electronics or Instrumentation) are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have basic to intermediate knowledge in PLC programming, SCADA & HMI design, control and instrumentation design, commissioning of these systems, industrial networking, telemetry, electrical systems design (especially MCCs), and AutoCAD Electrical. Experience (1-2 years) and exposure to PLCs, SCADA, or instrumentation (academic or project-based) are considered advantageous. Applicants should be well-organized, capable of working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, demonstrate strong attention to detail, and be compliant. This role is suitable for individuals looking to gain practical experience in control and instrumentation engineering. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/midrand/automation-intern-id-7610060 Source: jobmail
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At a glance
- At least 1 year of experience.
- AutoCAD
- PLC programming
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