Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Pension fund

Annual performance bonuses

Hybrid role

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a renowned manufacturer in Klerksdorp. You will design electrical control systems for customised machinery, selecting components and creating BOMs, while ensuring safety and standards compliance.

The role involves collaboration with mechanical engineers, supporting production, and occasional site visits in a hybrid work setting. A strong background in PLCs, HMIs and CAD tools is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of electrical design experience for industrial machinery or automation equipment.
• Experience with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Strong PLC programming knowledge (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI design.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and networking.
• Familiarity with ISO 13849 and IEC 60204 safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Hybrid work environment experience with office and site visits.
• Servo motor control and motion systems experience is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Design electrical control systems for bespoke machinery, including schematics and wiring lists.
• Select motors, drives, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and safety devices.
• Create and maintain BOMs for electrical assemblies.
• Ensure designs comply with international and national electrical standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and project managers for integration.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and assembly during builds.
• Assist in testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during design, build, and post-installation.
• Develop and update technical documentation and manuals.
• Research and propose new technologies to improve performance.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

HMI design

Industrial networking

Safety standards knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join a renowned manufacturer in Klerksdorp. You will design electrical control systems for customised machinery, selecting components and creating BOMs, while ensuring safety and standards compliance.

The role involves collaboration with mechanical engineers, supporting production, and occasional site visits in a hybrid work setting. A strong background in PLCs, HMIs and CAD tools is essential.