Automation Field Service Engineer – On‑Site, Travel & Training
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer specialising in automation to install, commission, calibrate, and maintain complex automated systems at client sites in the Mahikeng region and beyond. The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, plus strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.
You will read electrical schematics, provide on-site technical support and training, and ensure safety standards are followed while minimising downtime for critical
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer, preferably in industrial automation.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and other automation technologies.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and software issues in automated systems.
- Ability to read and understand complex technical drawings and schematics.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and calibrate automated systems and equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostic checks on automation machinery.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues.
- Provide on-site technical support and training to customer personnel.
- Read and interpret technical documentation, including electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
- Ensure all work adheres to safety standards and company protocols.
Skills
Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer specialising in automation to install, commission, calibrate, and maintain complex automated systems at client sites in the Mahikeng region and beyond. The role requires hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, and robotics, plus strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities.
You will read electrical schematics, provide on-site technical support and training, and ensure safety standards are followed while minimising downtime for critical
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