2X Automation Specialist needed at Biovac

About the job 2X Automation Specialist

• BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to “protect life”. We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous
• 2X Automation Specialist to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Eng., B.Sc. or BTech degree in Electrical/Mechatronic/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
• 5-10 years’ experience in vaccine / biotech industry or equivalent would be advantageous position.
• Minimum of 3 years management experience in cGMP vaccine/pharmaceutical manufacturing or similar position.
• Sound experience in project management.
• Experience in general business management.
• Sound technical ability and hands on approach on qualification activities

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Knowledge of Industrial PCs and / Soft PLC controlled systems is compulsory.
• Instrumentation and equipment calibration experience is required.
• Strong fault findings skills and problem solving is required.
• Sound knowledge on Siemens S7 PLC fault finding and Basic programming, Siemens WinCC and ProTool, Wonderware InTouch Scada systems, Historian and System Platform.
• Troubleshooting and implementing software changes to Allen Bradley© and Siemens PLCs
• Software changes using WinCC©
• Implementing, working, and troubleshooting Variable drives
• Provide site support for instrumentation (flow, temperature, pressure), well controls (RTU and PLC), communications network, and electrical equipment (380 VAC/3 phase and below)
• Build RTU, radio, and device configurations for newly installed I&EC equipment
• Backing up of HMIs, PLCs and VSDs etc.
• Responsible for the management of the planned and preventative maintenance function on the site
• Establish world class best practice and implement changes to achieve these in the above-mentioned areas
• Life cycle costing; Implementation of PM strategy
• Utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and Utilities engineering services
• Interface with the Electronic vehicle control system
• Utilizing information technology as a design aid Access, replacement, and maintenance strategies for Production, Equipment and Electrical engineering services
• Proactively mitigate general business as well as area of responsibility- related risks and find ways to mitigate these.
• Establish world class best practice and implement changes to achieve these in the above-mentioned areas
• Life cycle costing; Implementation of PM strategy
• Utilizing information technology as a design aid for replacement, and maintenance strategies for mechanical and filling formulating and finish production equipment
• Proactively mitigate general business as well as area of responsibility- related risks and find ways to mitigate these.
• Actively liaising with project engineers within the electrical team, as well as project engineers
• Validation updates to electrical modules
• Maintaining components and BOMs assigned to within the electrical team.
• Life cycle costing; Advising on PM strategy and implementation
• Support the Engineering Manager in all phases of evolution and customization of products (including design, qualification, industrialization and engineering support during production).
• Support the Production in the development and/or updating of verification plans, test procedures and test environments related to the evolution and customization of products.
• Responsible for the identification and resolution of issues and risks under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.

Application Deadline: 29 November 2025