Automotive Software Engineer — PLC & Electrical Integration

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a software developer specializing in electrical systems. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechatronics and demonstrate strong software development experience, particularly with PLC systems such as Siemens and Allen Bradley. Key responsibilities include designing applications and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure effective integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum National Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics.
• Proven experience in software development with strong knowledge of electrical systems.
• Solid understanding of software and commissioning practices and processes.
• Strong knowledge of PLC software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement software applications interfacing with electrical systems.
• Collaborate with the engineering team for integration of software and electrical components.
• Troubleshoot, test, and resolve software and electrical issues.
• Conduct system testing, debugging, and validation for performance.

Skills

Software development

Knowledge of electrical systems

Problem-solving skills

Programming languages proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens Simatic S7

Siemens TIA

WinCC

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

ABB

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks a software developer specializing in electrical systems. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma or degree in Electrical/Mechatronics and demonstrate strong software development experience, particularly with PLC systems such as Siemens and Allen Bradley. Key responsibilities include designing applications and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure effective integration.