Electrical Controls Engineer - Automation & PLC Systems

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Presencial; ZAR 400.000 - 600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and retirementbenefit

Training and certifications in automa-

Overtime/Bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for a Bloemfontein-based role, focusing on design, development, implementation and support of automation and control systems for a range of industrial equipment.

You will work with PLC, HMI and robotics technology, participate in on-site commissioning and troubleshooting, and contribute to innovative automation projects for diverse manufacturing environments.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical controls engineering, PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Hands-on experience with control panel building and wiring.
• Familiarity with ISO 13849 and related safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop electrical control panels and systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Program and configure PLCs from multiple manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron).
• Develop HMI screens and SCADA systems for operator control and monitoring.
• Implement and troubleshoot automation systems including robotics, VFDs and servo systems.
• Perform FAT and SAT for control systems and provide technical support to manufacturing, service and sales teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical control solutions into machinery.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical control panels

VFDs & servo systems

Electrical schematics

P&IDs reading

Educación

National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Herramientas

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer of specialized industrial equipment, is seeking a highly competent Electrical Controls Engineer to join their operations based in Bloemfontein, Free State . This role is central to the design, development, implementation, and support of automation and control systems for their diverse product range. You will work with state-of-the art PLC, HMI, and robotics technology to enhance machine performance, efficiency, and safety. The position requires a hands‑on approach, involving both design work and on‑site commissioning and troubleshooting. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled controls engineer to contribute to innovative projects and gain exposure to a variety of industrial automation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control panels and systems, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Program and configure Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from various manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron).
• Develop Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for operator control and monitoring.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial automation systems, including robotics, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo systems.
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) for control systems.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, service, and sales departments.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and other stakeholders to integrate electrical control solutions into machinery.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Document control system designs, programming logic, and operational procedures.
• Assist in the continuous improvement of control system functionalities and machine performance.

Requirements

• National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical controls engineering, PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Proficiency in programming languages for major PLC brands (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Hands‑on experience with control panel building and wiring.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards (e.g., ISO 13849).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for commissioning and support as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in automation technologies.
• Exposure to diverse and innovative automation projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative engineering team.
• Potential for overtime and project bonuses.