Automation Engineer: Remote-Enabled Manufacturing

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Health insurance (medical)

Professional training

Remote options for certain tasks

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks an Automation Engineer to design, program, and implement automated systems across production lines. You will work with PLCs, robots, and HMI interfaces to optimize performance, reliability, and safety.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or mechatronics, at least 4 years in industrial automation, and hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Studio 5000, and robotics integration. A dynamic, forward-thinking environment awaits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA development.
Experience with industrial robotics (Fanuc, ABB) and vision systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, program, and commission automated systems using PLCs, robots, and HMI interfaces.
Develop and maintain control software for manufacturing processes, ensuring performance and reliability.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated equipment and control systems to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automated solutions into workflows.
Develop and implement testing procedures to ensure functionality and safety of automated systems.
Stay current with new automation technologies and propose innovative process improvements.