Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential
Hybrid work model
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Electrical Engineer with expertise in industrial automation to join our client in Centurion. The role designs and implements automated control systems for manufacturing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across projects.

The position blends on-site collaboration with remote tasks in a hybrid model, offering opportunities to work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, develop SCADA/HMI solutions, and drive innovative automation across diverse industries.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and control system design.
  • Strong PLC, HMI, and SCADA proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation applications.
  • Create electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for control systems.
  • Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and robot controllers.
  • Implement and commission automated systems on-site and provide remote technical support.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures in accordance with standards.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure project success.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI development
SCADA systems
VFDs
Servo motors
Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLCs
Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Placements24 seeks a dynamic Electrical Engineer with expertise in industrial automation to join our client in Centurion. The role designs and implements automated control systems for manufacturing, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across projects.

The position blends on-site collaboration with remote tasks in a hybrid model, offering opportunities to work with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs, develop SCADA/HMI solutions, and drive innovative automation across diverse industries.

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