Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Exposure to automotive technologies

Involvement in high-quality vehicle 생산

Dynamic work environment

Eastern Cape regional impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on designing and optimizing electrical systems for advanced automotive manufacturing, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.

Hybrid work setup combines on-site duties with remote engineering tasks for project delivery. You will specify components, create schematics, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating with production teams, vendors, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical design in industrial automation/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI development.
• Experience with industrial robotics and control systems integration.
• Proficiency in electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Understanding of industrial power distribution and motor control.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, especially in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing machinery (PLCs, HMIs, robotics).
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Specify components, sensors, actuators, and power distribution equipment.
• Implement and troubleshoot automation and control systems on the production floor.
• Ensure installations meet safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and vendors on project requirements.
• Support commissioning and process improvements; update drawings and docs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in East London, Eastern Cape. The role focuses on designing and optimizing electrical systems for advanced automotive manufacturing, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.

Hybrid work setup combines on-site duties with remote engineering tasks for project delivery. You will specify components, create schematics, and ensure safety compliance while collaborating with production teams, vendors, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement in a