Automation Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health & retirement benefits

Training opportunities

Durban industrial hub exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a proactive Automation Electrical Engineer to enhance industrial operations. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated electrical systems that drive efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments.

You will optimize control systems, troubleshoot complex automation challenges, and ensure seamless integration of new technologies. This is a great opportunity to work with advanced automation solutions in KwaZulu-Natal's industrial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming PLC brands (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI software.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Experience with VFDs and servo systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control system logic for automated machinery and processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Implement and maintain safety systems and procedures for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automation solutions.
• Perform electrical maintenance, upgrades, and modifications to existing automated systems.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and propose enhancements.

Skills

Industrial automation

Control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software

Ethernet/IP

Profibus

VFDs

Servo systems

P&IDs reading

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Automation Electrical Engineer to enhance their industrial operations in Durban . This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of automated electrical systems that drive efficiency and productivity in manufacturing environments. You will be instrumental in optimizing control systems, troubleshooting complex automation challenges, and ensuring the seamless integration of new technologies. This is a fantastic chance to work with advanced automation solutions in a key industrial hub of KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control system logic for automated machinery and processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), and industrial networks.
• Implement and maintain safety systems and procedures for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automation solutions.
• Perform electrical maintenance, upgrades, and modifications to existing automated systems.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and propose enhancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming various PLC brands (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI software.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
• Experience with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and servo systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings and P&IDs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Training and certification opportunities in advanced automation.
• Dynamic work environment in the industrial heart of Durban .
• Opportunity to work with leading manufacturing clients.