Senior Control Systems Engineer — Hybrid Automation Leader
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in East London, ZA. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/DCS control systems for industrial processes, with emphasis on reliability and safety.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong knowledge of HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and hands-on project collaboration with clients and engineers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 7 years designing and implementing industrial control systems.
- Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA software.
- Strong knowledge of industrial networks and system architecture.
- Experience with instrumentation and field devices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement PLC and DCS control logic for industrial processes.
- Configure and program HMI/SCADA systems.
- Develop and troubleshoot industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
- Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of solutions.
- Provide technical support and client-focused troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with clients to define system requirements and project success.
- Create detailed design specs, code, and user manuals.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Mentor junior engineers and support team growth.
- Stay updated on trends in industrial automation.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer for a hybrid role in East London, ZA. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/DCS control systems for industrial processes, with emphasis on reliability and safety.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong knowledge of HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, and hands-on project collaboration with clients and engineers.
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