Electrical Controls Engineer – PLC, HMI & Robotics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and retirementbenefit

Training and certifications in automa-

Overtime/Bonuses

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical control panels

VFDs & servo systems

Electrical schematics

P&IDs reading

Education

National Diploma or B.Eng in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

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.