Overview

　　The engineer is a member of the customer facing KAS team. The KAS team is responsible for the product application systems and services that Kemin offers to its customers. This position is responsible for the development and the assembly of advanced liquid application systems from request to solution. Actively participate in the development and integration of advanced and tailor-made application solutions. Complete installations and start up at customers. Typical day-to-day activities include manufacturing of applicators, providing engineering support to customers and field engineers. Test compatibility of new Kemin products with the KAS application systems.

　　Responsibilities

　　Develop innovative software solutions to maximize the applicator efficiency.

　　Provide day to day monitoring and support via telephone, email and remote access software.

　　Design, configuration, integration and implementation of liquid dosing systems from request to solution.

　　Strive to maintain high product quality standards by designing test procedures and methods.

　　Develop P&ID’s, electrical schematics, user manuals and installation guides.

　　Assist on-site equipment installations, commissioning and give training to the local operators.

　　Perform risk assessment.

　　Assist in quote generation.

　　Foster a positive team environment and assist co-workers as required.

　　Assist other team members with better understanding of programming.

　　Receive goods, receive approval.

　　Carry out QC on goods, materials, etc and report to QC problems.

　　Participate in attending local exhibitions, seminars, training and workshops.

　　Assist in program launches to ensure successful launches.

　　Provide necessary engineering inputs to the other disciplines in department-factory operations/production within KEMIN.

　　Introduce and maintain Bill of Materials as necessary.

　　Identify and report competitor activities on the market.

　　Manage Technical Dossier of all applicators, including risk assessment, CE, etc.

　　Scheduled visits to clients.

　　Qualifications

　　Strong affinity for industrial automation.

　　Profound knowledge and understanding of electrical schemes are crucial.

　　Understanding of PLC programming, field bus systems and software development.

　　Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform system tests.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Must be fluent in English

　　Highly motivated self-starter, with an outgoing personality, is highly organized and can work independent and in a team

　　ADDITIONAL DESIRED/TYPICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

　　Familiar with Step7, WinCC, SQL-Server, OPC-Server/Client,Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, IO-link.

　　Experience in Feed mill process technology.

　　Experience in liquid dosing systems.

　　Education/Experience:

　　Trade eg. millwright.

　　3 to 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment.

　　Experience in feed milling needed.

　　Reasoning Ability:

　　Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

　　Physical Demands:

　　Physically demanding in a workshop environment as well as on site with clients.

　　Work Environment:

　　Typical manufacturing and milling environment.

　　Travel will be required.

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　　LocationZA-Olifantsfontein

　　Posted Date3 days ago(1/23/2024 1:41 PM)

　　Job ID 2024-9844

　　Positions 1Category Product Application

　　Position Type Regular Full-Time