Automation Electrical Engineer – PLC, HMI & SCADA

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer to lead design and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. You will enhance production processes and drive efficiency by integrating new automation solutions with existing plant infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has experience with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA software, and strong problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting. Relocation support may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation is required.
• Proven experience programming and configuring major PLC brands such as Siemens and Allen-Bradley.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and system integration.
• Solid understanding of industrial networking protocols and electrical control principles.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and automation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automated processes.
• Integrate new automation solutions with existing plant infrastructure for reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Develop electrical schematics and documentation for automated control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify automation improvement opportunities.
• Stay updated on advancements in automation and recommend upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA integration

Electrical control principles

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA software

Industrial networking protocols

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is seeking an Automation Electrical Engineer to lead design and implementation of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. You will enhance production processes and drive efficiency by integrating new automation solutions with existing plant infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has experience with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA software, and strong problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting. Relocation support may be available.