Control Systems Engineer - Hybrid Work & Advanced Training

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Control Systems Electrical Engineer to join their Upington team. The role focuses on design, implementation, and optimization of advanced control systems for automation across industrial processes.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust electrical and control solutions, program PLCs and HMIs, and ensure seamless integration, testing, and commissioning in production environments. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
5+ years designing and implementing industrial control systems.
Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and HMI.
Strong understanding of industrial automation, electrical safety, and instrumentation.
Experience with SCADA and network protocols (Modbus, Profibus).
Excellent problem-solving and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems with PLC programming and HMI.
Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation for control applications.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic documentation.
Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system issues in production environments.
Collaborate with software and mechanical engineers to optimize system performance.