Electrical Controls Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Training & development

Diverse projects in Polokwane

Job summary

Placements24 client in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, implement and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes and automated machinery.

You will work on diverse projects to ensure efficiency, reliability, and safety of automated operations, collaborating with mechanical engineers and production teams.

This hybrid role offers ongoing development in automation technologies within a progressive company culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming platforms (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs for industrial automation applications.
• Develop HMIs and SCADA systems for process monitoring and control.
• Specify and select electrical components for control panels including sensors, drives, and actuators.
• Troubleshoot and debug control systems, remotely and on-site.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automated solutions.
• Ensure control systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical schematics

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics (related field)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in industrial automation, is seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to join their operations in Polokwane . This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems for manufacturing processes and automated machinery. You will work on diverse projects, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and safety of automated operations. This hybrid position offers the chance to apply your expertise in automation and control systems within a progressive company culture that values innovation and employee development in the Limpopo province.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for various industrial automation applications.
• Develop Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA systems for process monitoring and control.
• Specify and select electrical components for control panels, including sensors, drives, and actuators.
• Troubleshoot and debug control systems, both remotely and on-site, to resolve operational issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production teams to integrate automated solutions.
• Ensure control systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering , Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and industrial communication protocols.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and control panel design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning.
• Ongoing training and development in automation technologies.
• Exciting challenges in diverse industrial automation projects in Polokwane .