Hybrid Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Robotics

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid role in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement and optimize automated systems across manufacturing operations. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, ensuring safe, efficient integration and continuous improvement through collaboration with mechanical engineering, production and quality teams.

This hybrid role offers exposure to cutting‑edge automation technologies in a vibrant industrial hub, with a focus on safety standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and controls engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Specify and select automation hardware including sensors and drives.
• Develop and implement control strategies to optimize performance.
• Create automation project documentation and network diagrams.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for project success.
• Conduct FAT and SAT for automated systems.
• Provide technical support and training on automation systems.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics integration

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Hybrid work adaptation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement and optimize automated systems across manufacturing operations. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, ensuring safe, efficient integration and continuous improvement through collaboration with mechanical engineering, production and quality teams.

This hybrid role offers exposure to cutting‑edge automation technologies in a vibrant industrial hub, with a focus on safety standards and