Automation-Driven Control Systems Engineer

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 520,000 - 900,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a dedicated Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems. You will work closely with production teams to optimize performance and safety across plant processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and 3–5 years of hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. You will document systems, support upgrades, and stay ahead of automation advances in a dynamic

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
3–5 years’ experience in designing, programming, and implementing industrial control systems.
Strong knowledge of PLC languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) and HMI/SCADA software.
Experience with industrial networking protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving under industrial conditions.
Strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
Develop and maintain control system software for reliability and efficiency.
Diagnostics and troubleshooting of existing control systems with root-cause analysis.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate systems into machinery.
Create and maintain documentation including control logic and network diagrams.
Stay updated on automation tech and propose upgrades.