Automation Engineer at CWAY Foods and Beverages Nigeria

Job Summary

• We’re looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to join our team. 
• You will be responsible for designing and implementing automated testing solutions to improve the quality of our products. 
• If you are a passionate and motivated individual with a strong interest in quality assurance, we want to hear from you.

Duties

• Design and plan electrical systems, including power, communications, and data.
• Design systems using PLC programs, robotics, and sensor technologies.
• Maintain systems for installation, integration, and operation.
• Maintain and upgrade control systems.
• Use engineering design software to create, modify, and analyze project schematics.
• Research and develop new technologies.
• Develop appropriate documentation.
• Establish equipment specifications and requirements.
• Perform safety inspections and craft risk assessments.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Identify, evaluate, and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Design and implement data communication protocols.
• Implement best practices.
• Plan, organize, and direct project activities.
• Conduct research, analyze, and evaluate information.
• Develop project plans.
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate project deliverable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions in support of automation and robotics automation software, and serve as a technical resource for the automation team.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software engineering solutions.
• Manage automation software development projects, develop and maintain automation software standards, and gather business requirements, perform feasibility studies, and prototype solutions.
• Assist with the creation of automation prototypes.
• Understand safety procedures and train team members on safe work practices.
• Lead trouble shooting efforts on automation projects.
• Process and document automation test plans.
• Lead or participate in an estimation process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or science.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, or control system design.
• Experience with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.
• Knowledge of PLC and HMIprogramming.