Hybrid Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development & certs

Hybrid work model

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer with automation expertise to design, develop and implement electrical control systems for manufacturing plants. The role combines design of schematics, component selection, PLC and HMI programming, and hands-on commissioning.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations staff in a hybrid setup, ensuring safety standards IEC 60204-1 compliance and robust industrial networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in electrical design for industrial automation.
• Proven PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000; HMI development.
• Proficient with electrical CAD software such as EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiar with IEC 60204-1 and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics and control panels for industrial automation systems.
• Specify and select electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and relays.
• Program and configure PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMIs.
• Implement and troubleshoot industrial networks and protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and client specifications (IEC 60204-1).
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to integrate electrical systems into plant design.
• Conduct FAT and support SAT during commissioning.
• Provide technical support during start-up and ongoing operations.
• Develop technical documentation including manuals and wiring diagrams.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks an Electrical Design Engineer with automation expertise to design, develop and implement electrical control systems for manufacturing plants. The role combines design of schematics, component selection, PLC and HMI programming, and hands-on commissioning.

You will collaborate with mechanical engineers and operations staff in a hybrid setup, ensuring safety standards IEC 60204-1 compliance and robust industrial networks.