Electronic Engineer – Control & Instrumentation

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Gauteng is looking for an Electronic Engineer to design and develop custom PCBs and program PLC systems. The ideal candidate will have a BEng in Electronic Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in control systems integration. The role includes collaboration with engineering teams and requires a valid driver's license for site travel. This position offers opportunities to innovate in automation solutions.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ hands-on experience in PCB design, PLC programming, and control systems.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test custom PCBs for control systems.
• Program and configure PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron).
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automation solutions.

Skills

PCB design

PLC programming

Control systems integration

Communication protocols

Education

BEng in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Altium

KiCAD

Job description

ð§ Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test custom PCBs for control systems.
• Program and configure PLC systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, etc.).
• Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI interfaces.
• Integrate and troubleshoot control and instrumentation systems (sensors, transmitters, actuators).
• Perform field testing, commissioning, and calibration of equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver automation solutions.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and system layouts.
• Support fault-finding and optimisation of electronic and control systems in production.

ð Minimum Requirements

• BEng in Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• 2–5 years’ hands-on experience in:
  
  • PCB design (Altium, KiCAD, or similar).
  • PLC programming & fault-finding.
  • Control systems and instrumentation integration.
• Working knowledge of communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with low-voltage systems, signal conditioning, and loop tuning.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites when required.

ð¡ Advantageous Skills

• SCADA/HMI systems (e.g., Wonderware, WinCC, Ignition).
• C/C++ or embedded firmware development.
• EMC and compliance testing.
• Electrical panel design and wiring knowledge.

ð Ready to engineer your future?

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