Automation Engineer - Robotics & PLCs | Hybrid, Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement annuity

Generous annual bonus structure

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer for a Cape Town-based manufacturing firm. You will design, implement, and maintain automated systems, integrating robotics, PLCs, and modern control platforms to optimize production.

You will work across R&D, production, and maintenance, diagnose issues, document systems, and ensure safety standards. A 4+ year background in industrial automation and Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs is preferred, with a hybrid on-site presence in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in industrial automation, robotics, and PLC programming.
• Experience with major robotics platforms.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA and HMIs.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated control systems and robotics across production lines.
• Develop and program PLCs, HMIs, and other automation hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions.
• Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis for automation issues.
• Optimize existing automation processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Stay current with latest automation tech and recommend upgrades.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

Robotics

SCADA

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer for a Cape Town-based manufacturing firm. You will design, implement, and maintain automated systems, integrating robotics, PLCs, and modern control platforms to optimize production.

You will work across R&D, production, and maintenance, diagnose issues, document systems, and ensure safety standards. A 4+ year background in industrial automation and Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs is preferred, with a hybrid on-site presence in Cape Town.