Control Systems Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Training & certification

Health benefits

Supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled Control Systems Electrical Engineer to design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems for industrial processes. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA to optimize performance and safety.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and 3-5 years of automation experience, with proficiency in Siemens and Rockwell PLCs and HMI development. Join a team focused on modernizing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with industrial control systems and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development; SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs and HMIs.
• Develop and implement control strategies for industrial processes and machinery.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Integrate new control systems with existing plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes for control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve system performance.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Control Systems Electrical Engineer to contribute to projects involving automation and control systems in Bloemfontein. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems that control industrial processes and machinery. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and a passion for optimizing complex systems, playing a key role in modernizing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Develop and implement control strategies for industrial processes and machinery.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Integrate new control systems with existing plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes for control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with industrial control systems and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI development.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience with SCADA systems and data acquisition.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Exposure to diverse industrial automation projects in Bloemfontein .
• Opportunities for training and certification in control systems technologies.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A supportive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.