Automation Controls Engineer – PLC/Robotics (On‑Site)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing facility. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems to enhance efficiency and safety.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to optimize control strategies, reduce downtime, and ensure quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming major PLC platforms (Siemens S7, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software (WinCC, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with motion control and robotics integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain HMI screens and interfaces for operator control and monitoring.
• Implement and support SCADA systems for data acquisition and plant-wide visualization.
• Work with robotic systems, including programming and integration.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on new equipment installations and upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics integration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

Wonderware

Ignition

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer to join our on-site manufacturing facility. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and support PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems to enhance efficiency and safety.

With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to optimize control strategies, reduce downtime, and ensure quality.