Automation Electrical Engineer — PLC & HMI Expert (Flexible)

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonuses

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Retirement plan

Professional development

Flexible work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated electrical systems for industrial applications, optimizing production through smart electrical design and control logic development.

The candidate should have PLC programming expertise, HMI/SCADA experience, and strong teamwork skills to collaborate with mechanical, software, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial automation and electrical control systems.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and configuration.
• Familiarity with industrial networking protocols and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial automation projects.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs from Siemens and Allen-Bradley.
• Develop HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Specify and select electrical components (motors, drives, sensors).
• Implement and maintain industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• System integration, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment.
• Provide technical support for existing automation systems.
• Maintain electrical documentation (schematics, BOMs, code).
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA software

Industrial networking tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining automated electrical systems for industrial applications, optimizing production through smart electrical design and control logic development.

The candidate should have PLC programming expertise, HMI/SCADA experience, and strong teamwork skills to collaborate with mechanical, software, and operations teams.