Control Systems Electrical Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training & development

Dynamic East London environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Control Systems Electrical Engineer for our East London, South Africa operations. You will design, implement, and maintain automated control systems, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety across production lines.

The role requires at least 5 years in industrial control design, plus strong PLC/HMI/SCADA programming skills and knowledge of safety standards. Collaboration with maintenance and production teams is essential in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficient in programming PLCs and developing HMI interfaces.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and control logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in automated control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate control solutions.
• Implement and update safety interlocks and procedures.
• Optimize control system performance to reduce downtime.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a skilled Control Systems Electrical Engineer to join their operations in East London . This role is central to designing, implementing, and maintaining the sophisticated electrical control systems that underpin their production processes. You will ensure the efficiency, reliability, and safety of automated operations, working closely with production and maintenance teams. This is a key position for driving technological advancement in the industrial sector of the Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and control logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within automated electrical control systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and technicians to integrate control solutions.
• Implement and update safety interlocks and procedures for automated equipment.
• Optimize control system performance for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency in programming various PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and developing HMI interfaces.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and electrical safety standards.
• Experience with variable speed drives and motor control applications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development in automation technologies.
• A challenging and rewarding role within a dynamic industrial environment in East London.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge control systems.