Automation Field Service Engineer – Cape Town (Hybrid)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 400 000 - 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company-provided vehicle

Medical aid and retirement fund

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Cape Town area. The role focuses on on-site installation, commissioning, calibration and maintenance of advanced industrial automation systems for diverse clients.

You will diagnose and repair electromechanical and software issues, ensuring maximum uptime and safe operation. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical engineering with at least 4 years in field service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years in field service/technical support for industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), HMIs and robotics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with servo motors, drives and control systems.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Install, commission, calibrate and maintain industrial automation equipment on-site.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software issues to restore operation.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customers.
• Write detailed service reports with findings and recommendations.
• Manage spare parts inventory for service calls.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies on client sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales to feedback product performance.
• Contribute to service procedure improvements.

Connaissances

Customer-facing skills

Analytical & problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Reading schematics & manuals

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI systems

Industrial networks

CRM/ERP systems

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our team in the Cape Town area. The role focuses on on-site installation, commissioning, calibration and maintenance of advanced industrial automation systems for diverse clients.

You will diagnose and repair electromechanical and software issues, ensuring maximum uptime and safe operation. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical engineering with at least 4 years in field service.