Senior Controls Engineer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Advanced automation technologies

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Focus on operational excellence

Job summary

Placements24 searches for a Senior Controls Engineer to join the Kimberley operations team on-site. The role centers on designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing complex control systems to enhance manufacturing processes.

You will leverage extensive PLC programming and HMI/SCADA experience, work with industrial networks and robotics, and lead modernization initiatives while collaborating with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks, motion control, and robotics.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex automation challenges.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission advanced control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA for industrial automation.
• Develop and optimize control strategies to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new equipment and technologies into existing control systems.
• Maintain and update control system documentation, including logic, schematics, and network configurations.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians and operators on control systems.
• Lead initiatives for system upgrades and modernization projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networks

Motion control

Robotics

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell Automation PLCs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Controls Engineer to join their operations team in Kimberley. This role is essential for the design, development, implementation, and optimization of complex control systems that drive their manufacturing processes. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to enhance system performance, ensure reliability, and troubleshoot issues. This is an on-site position where you will work closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission advanced control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA for industrial automation.
• Develop and optimize control strategies to improve efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex control system issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new equipment and technologies into existing control systems.
• Maintain and update control system documentation, including logic, schematics, and network configurations.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance technicians and operators on control systems.
• Lead initiatives for system upgrades and modernization projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering.
• Expertise in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks, motion control, and robotics.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex automation challenges.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with advanced automation technologies.
• Significant role in optimizing critical manufacturing processes.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented environment with a focus on innovation and operational excellence.