Control Engineer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Control Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organization in Pietermaritzburg. This role is perfect for a solutions-driven professional with a strong technical background, eager to optimize complex industrial processes. You will drive continuous improvement in manufacturing, lead fault-finding efforts, and manage advanced process control systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a proactive, analytical mindset, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic team. Join a high-performing organization and contribute to innovative engineering projects!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy process manufacturing.
• Proficient in advanced control systems and PLC/DCS.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause analyses.
• Implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

Skills

Advanced Control Systems

PLC/DCS

Statistical Process Control

System Integration

Structured Programming Languages (C)

Computer Literacy

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

BEng in Electronic Engineering

BEng in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

IT Tools for Manufacturing Optimization

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Control Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organization based in Pietermaritzburg. The ideal candidate will be a solutions-driven professional with a strong technical background and a passion for optimizing complex industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, focusing on quality, throughput, equipment availability, and safety.

• Lead fault-finding efforts, conduct root cause analyses, and develop optimal solutions for complex process-related issues.

• Understand, maintain, and optimize advanced process control systems.

• Implement and manage preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Execute and oversee specialized engineering projects.

• Utilize modern IT tools to analyze, plan, and optimize manufacturing operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy process manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in working with advanced control systems and real-time controllers such as PLC/DCS.

• Strong computer literacy with experience in development/application tools and statistical process control.

• Experience with system integration across various control platforms.

• Knowledge of industrial data storage, server management, and structured programming languages (e.g., C) is advantageous.

• Ability to remain adaptable and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, analytical, and hands-on approach, with strong collaboration skills within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.