Electrical Controls Engineer - Instrumentation & SCADA

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & certifications

Career development

Site visits

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Control to design, specify, and implement control systems for complex industrial processes.

You will work with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and instrumentation, perform FAT and SAT, and collaborate with process, mechanical engineers and project managers to deliver safe, reliable solutions on site and in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proven PLC programming experience and HMI development.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and SCADA systems.
• Experience with ECAD tools like EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including schematics and panel layouts.
• Specify instrumentation and PLC/SCADA components for automation projects.
• Program and configure PLCs and HMIs for process control applications.
• Develop SCADA architectures and configurations.
• Conduct FAT and SAT for control systems and support commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

ECAD software

Instrumentation

Process control theory

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

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

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Control to design, specify, and implement control systems for complex industrial processes.

You will work with PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and instrumentation, perform FAT and SAT, and collaborate with process, mechanical engineers and project managers to deliver safe, reliable solutions on site and in the office.