Support Engineer
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
14 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
11 October 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you passionate about solving technical challenges in the field Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge hardware networking industrial automation and software If so this is your opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company transforming the mining industry through advanced machine vision solutions.
What Youll Be Doing
As part of our technical support team you will:
- Install and commission machine vision systems at client sites.
- Configure sensors IP cameras lasers network switches LED lighting and low-voltage power supplies.
- Assist with software installation XML configuration and ongoing system maintenance.
- Provide client training and handovers for first-line support.
- Monitor and troubleshoot deployed systems remotely.
- Diagnose hardware software networking and data integrity issues.
- Resolve OPC communication and sensor-related faults.
- Work closely with client IT teams on infrastructure planning and network connectivity.
- Develop troubleshooting procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve support efficiency.
- Deliver exceptional technical support and build strong customer relationships.
Requirements
What Were Looking For
Essential
- Bachelors Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering or a related technical field.
- 24 years hands-on experience in electronics instrumentation or field engineering.
- Experience with networking infrastructure and hardware troubleshooting.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Highly Desirable
Experience working with any of the following:
- Mining or minerals processing environments
- Industrial field support services
- PLCs
- Power supplies
- IP Cameras
- Wi-Fi networks
- Industrial networking
- Servers and networking equipment
- Firewalls
- OPC Communication
- Database and server hosting
- Electronic repairs and component replacement
Required Skills:
OPC Electronic fault finding Server hosting Electronics Network Infrastructure Mineral Processing