Field Service Engineer - Industrial Automation (Travel)

Placements24

Stellenbosch

On-site

ZAR 420,000 - 660,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with travel/allow
Medical aid
Life insurance
Retirement annuity
Training & certification
Company vehicle
Laptop
Phone

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support, install, commission and maintain advanced automation systems in Stellenbosch and surrounding areas. The role requires on-site work, strong electrical and software troubleshooting, and excellent customer communication to ensure reliable automated processes for clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics, 5+ years of field service experience, and proficiency with PLC/HMI systems.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in field service with industrial automation systems.
  • Proficient PLC programming and troubleshooting across major brands.
  • Willingness to travel regionally and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, and configure automation systems at customer sites.
  • Troubleshoot and repair automation equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Provide on-site technical support and customer guidance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and optimization of systems.
  • Develop and deliver technical training to customer personnel.
  • Write PLC programs, HMI screens, and robot applications as needed.
  • Generate detailed service reports and recommendations.
  • Ensure safety standards and company procedures are followed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting
PLC programming
HMI/SCADA
Robotics systems
Customer service
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens STEP 7
Rockwell Studio 5000
ABB/KUKA robot tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support, install, commission and maintain advanced automation systems in Stellenbosch and surrounding areas. The role requires on-site work, strong electrical and software troubleshooting, and excellent customer communication to ensure reliable automated processes for clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical/Mechatronics, 5+ years of field service experience, and proficiency with PLC/HMI systems.

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