Automation-Driven Electrical Design Lead

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer specializing in automation. Initially remote with occasional travel to Pretoria, Gauteng, this role leads the design of electrical control systems for complex industrial plants and ensures seamless hardware/software integration with PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.

You will develop schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials; select components such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and safety devices;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in electrical design for automation and control systems.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA/HMI integration and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of automation and control systems for industrial applications.
• Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and safety devices.
• Collaborate with software/controls engineers to ensure hardware/software integration.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, specs, and test procedures.
• Oversee manufacturing and testing of control panels; ensure quality.
• Support commissioning teams and field engineers during startup.
• Mentor junior engineers; conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Stay current with automation advancements and best practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation systems

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer specializing in automation. Initially remote with occasional travel to Pretoria, Gauteng, this role leads the design of electrical control systems for complex industrial plants and ensures seamless hardware/software integration with PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs.

You will develop schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials; select components such as PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, and safety devices;