Hybrid Electrical Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Professional development & vendor培训

Health insurance & retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to contribute to automated systems in Upington. The role blends office-based design with on-site commissioning to deliver reliable industrial control solutions.

You will design, program, and implement PLC and HMI control systems, collaborate with mechanical engineers and project managers, and document control narratives and electrical schematics. Upington area offers hybrid work and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms and HMI software; strong SCADA and networking knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI control systems for industrial applications.
• Program and configure industrial automation hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with control systems; provide timely resolutions.

Skills

PLC programming & HMI development

Industrial networking & SCADA

Problem-solving & attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

HMI software (e.g., Siemens WinCC, Wonderware)

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Electrical Controls Engineer to contribute to automated systems in Upington. The role blends office-based design with on-site commissioning to deliver reliable industrial control solutions.

You will design, program, and implement PLC and HMI control systems, collaborate with mechanical engineers and project managers, and document control narratives and electrical schematics. Upington area offers hybrid work and professional growth.