Automation Engineer: PLC & Robotics (Cape Town)

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Continuing education

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Cape Town team. You will design, implement, and maintain automated control systems across manufacturing processes, integrating hardware and software to optimize production lines.

You will lead projects from design to commissioning, troubleshoot robotic systems, and ensure system reliability. The role offers diverse projects, active learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment in the Cape Town industrial sector.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Experience designing and implementing industrial automation solutions.
  • Experience with PLC brands (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI software; robotics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated control systems using PLC and HMI platforms.
  • Implement and troubleshoot robotic systems and automation equipment.
  • Analyze performance of automated processes and identify improvements.
  • Develop and maintain process control logic and documentation.
  • Collaborate with operations to ensure system reliability and uptime.
  • Lead automation projects from inception to completion within budget and schedule.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Automation design

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
HMI software
Robot programming (ABB/KUKA)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Cape Town team. You will design, implement, and maintain automated control systems across manufacturing processes, integrating hardware and software to optimize production lines.

You will lead projects from design to commissioning, troubleshoot robotic systems, and ensure system reliability. The role offers diverse projects, active learning opportunities, and a collaborative environment in the Cape Town industrial sector.

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