Hybrid Automation Engineer – Food Processing Systems

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for our Mossel Bay facility. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA/HMI automation solutions, program robots, and troubleshoot complex systems.

The role blends on-site engineering with remote design and analysis, in a hybrid working environment. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation and at least 5 years of automation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development.
• Experience with robotic programming is highly desirable.
• Hybrid work environment with on-site travel to Mossel Bay facility.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA/HMI automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Program and configure industrial robots, sensors, and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues, minimizing downtime.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop technical specifications for new automation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and production staff, on automation initiatives.
• Perform system integration and commissioning of new automated equipment.
• Develop and maintain automation documentation, including electrical schematics, P&IDs, and programming code.
• Stay current with industry advancements in automation technology and best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards in all automation designs and implementations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics programming

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

KUKA robots

FANUC robots

HMI software (WinCC/FactoryTalk)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer for our Mossel Bay facility. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC/SCADA/HMI automation solutions, program robots, and troubleshoot complex systems.

The role blends on-site engineering with remote design and analysis, in a hybrid working environment. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Automation and at least 5 years of automation experience.