Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation (Hybrid)
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to focus on Industrial Control Systems at the Nelspruit facility. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA-based control systems to boost efficiency, reliability, and safety of automated production lines.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and familiarity with Profinet/Ethernet/IP.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial electrical engineering, with a strong focus on control systems.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix/Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA software.
- Experience with industrial networks (e.g., Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
- Strong understanding of electrical schematics, motor controls, and VFDs.
- Excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex automation systems.
- Knowledge of industrial safety standards and practices.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid on-site/remote environment.
- Familiarity with instrumentation and sensor technology.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for new equipment and process improvements.
- Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and configure HMIs/SCADA systems.
- Specify and select electrical components, sensors, actuators, and drives for automation applications.
- Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Perform root cause analysis on electrical and control system failures and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations teams to integrate control systems effectively.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and performance tuning of control systems.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
- Assist in the training of maintenance technicians on control system operation and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated on new automation technologies and recommend improvements.
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Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to focus on Industrial Control Systems at the Nelspruit facility. You will design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/HMI/SCADA-based control systems to boost efficiency, reliability, and safety of automated production lines.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and familiarity with Profinet/Ethernet/IP.
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