Automation Electrical Engineer — Hybrid, PLC & HMI Mastery

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Exposure to cutting-edge automation

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer to design and implement automated systems in a hybrid work setup, balancing remote tasks with on-site collaboration.

You will develop electrical schematics, program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs, troubleshoot control systems, and work with mechanical and production teams to integrate solutions across industrial applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (ladder logic, structured text) and HMI development.
• Knowledge of Profinet and Ethernet/IP protocols.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model with on-site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics for industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and VFD integration.
• Program and configure PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs to meet specific process requirements.
• Implement and troubleshoot automated control systems, ensuring seamless operation and minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automation solutions into existing infrastructure.
• Conduct site visits for installation, commissioning, and ongoing support of automation projects.
• Maintain detailed documentation for all electrical and automation designs and programming.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer to design and implement automated systems in a hybrid work setup, balancing remote tasks with on-site collaboration.

You will develop electrical schematics, program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMIs, troubleshoot control systems, and work with mechanical and production teams to integrate solutions across industrial applications.