Hybrid Automation & Control Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Placements24

Waukee (IA)

Hybrid

USD 29,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Competitive salary
Medical aid and retirement fund
Professional development opportunities
Exposure to modern manufacturing tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Automation and Control Engineer to join their team in Paarl. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes through automated systems design, development, and deployment to improve efficiency and product quality.

You will work with production and engineering to implement innovative automation strategies while ensuring safety standards and best practices are met, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
  • 3-5 years in industrial automation and control system engineering.
  • Proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA software development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and commission automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
  • Develop and maintain electrical schematics and control panel designs.
  • Troubleshoot automation systems to minimize production interruption.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineering and production teams to integrate automation.
  • Implement process improvements for automation and efficiency gains.
  • Ensure projects comply with safety standards and best practices.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA development
Electrical schematics
Control panel design
Industrial networking
Teamwork
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7
Allen-Bradley PLCs
HMI development tools
SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Automation and Control Engineer to join their team in Paarl. The role focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes through automated systems design, development, and deployment to improve efficiency and product quality.

You will work with production and engineering to implement innovative automation strategies while ensuring safety standards and best practices are met, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for professional development.

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