Automation & Control Engineer - PLC/SCADA, On-Site

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with incentives

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in Automation and Control Systems for their Welkom, Free State operations. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, to optimize performance and safety on-site.

You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with safety standards across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Proven experience in industrial automation including PLC programming and HMI development.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, motor control and variable speed drives.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues on the plant floor to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control logic docs, and user manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical systems

Motor control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in Automation and Control Systems for their Welkom, Free State operations. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, to optimize performance and safety on-site.

You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with safety standards across projects in the region.