Hybrid Industrial Automation Engineer — Robotics & PLCs

Placements24

Kimberley

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives
Health & retirement benefits
Professional development
Hybrid work environment
Exciting automation projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Industrial Automation Engineer to join our Kimberley operations, driving the integration and optimization of automated systems to boost production efficiency and safety.

You will design, develop, and maintain automated processes, collaborating with engineering and production teams to modernize industrial practices and deliver measurable improvements in quality and throughput.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with automation specialization.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation, PLC programming, and robotic systems integration.
  • Proficiency in Ladder Logic and Structured Text; familiarity with automation software platforms.
  • Strong understanding of control systems, instrumentation, and manufacturing processes.
  • Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot automated systems including robotics, PLCs, and SCADA to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and maintain automation software ensuring integration with production equipment.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed automation projects in Kimberley .
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation solutions into existing workflows and new product lines.
  • Ensure automated systems comply with safety regulations and industry standards.

Skills

PLC programming
Robotics systems integration
Ladder Logic
Structured Text
Automation software
SCADA
Control systems
Problem solving
Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering with automation specialization

Tools

SCADA software
PLC programming environments

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Industrial Automation Engineer to join our Kimberley operations, driving the integration and optimization of automated systems to boost production efficiency and safety.

You will design, develop, and maintain automated processes, collaborating with engineering and production teams to modernize industrial practices and deliver measurable improvements in quality and throughput.

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