Control Systems Engineer - Automation and SCADA

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Generous PTO

Training opportunities

Tech-driven environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Control Systems Engineer in Randburg to advance automation and SCADA capabilities. You will design, implement, and maintain control systems that drive productivity and safety across operations, focusing on data acquisition and remote monitoring.

The role offers a challenging environment for an engineer passionate about automation in the South African industrial landscape, working with cutting-edge technology and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial automation
• Proficient in PLC programming and SCADA platforms
• Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs and DCS
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
• Develop automation strategies to improve process efficiency
• Collaborate with instrumentation engineers for accurate data input
• Provide technical support for control system hardware and software

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Control Systems Engineer to enhance automation and SCADA capabilities in Randburg . This role is key to modernizing our industrial processes, ensuring efficient operation, data acquisition, and remote monitoring. You will design, implement, and maintain control systems that drive productivity and safety across our operations. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation and its application in the South African industrial landscape , working with cutting-edge technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS).
  
• Develop and maintain Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for real-time monitoring and control.
  
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
  
• Develop and implement automation strategies to improve process efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  
• Work with instrumentation engineers to ensure accurate data input into control systems.
  
• Provide technical support for control system hardware and software issues.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
  
• Proficiency with PLC programming software (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and SCADA platforms.
  
• Understanding of instrumentation , sensors, and actuators used in industrial processes.
  
• Experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
  
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
  
• Generous paid time off.
  
• Opportunities for training in the latest automation technologies.
  
• A forward-thinking and technologically advanced work environment.