Automation & Control Systems Engineer | Hybrid, Polokwane

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an Automation and Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automated industrial systems. You will develop PLC code, HMI interfaces, and SCADA configurations for diverse clients, leveraging expertise in electrical engineering and motion control.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with major PLC brands (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• Strong HMI/SCADA development and familiarity with common protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI solutions for automation projects.
• Program PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell) and develop user-friendly HMI interfaces.
• Configure SCADA for process monitoring and control.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, drives, and robots into systems.
• Develop electrical control panel designs and schematics.
• Test, commission, and troubleshoot on-site and remotely.
• Provide technical support and client training.
• Collaborate with project managers and other engineers.
• Stay updated with automation tech and document designs.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an Automation and Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automated industrial systems. You will develop PLC code, HMI interfaces, and SCADA configurations for diverse clients, leveraging expertise in electrical engineering and motion control.

The role requires 5+ years of automation experience, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.