Senior Industrial Controls Engineer – Hybrid

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for heavy industry applications supporting mining and manufacturing operations. The role combines onsite collaboration in the East London area with remote analysis and design tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and at least 7 years of industrial control systems experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering, preferably in mining/manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms and SCADA systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for industrial automation.
• Develop and maintain control system software, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to control systems hardware and software.
• Implement advanced control strategies to optimize process performance and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and integrate new systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA systems

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for heavy industry applications supporting mining and manufacturing operations. The role combines onsite collaboration in the East London area with remote analysis and design tasks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and at least 7 years of industrial control systems experience, including