Hybrid Industrial Automation Control Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer in Paarl to design, implement, and maintain PLC/HMI solutions for industrial automation. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility and requires strong programming and problem-solving skills.

You will work with process and mechanical engineers to optimize system performance, wiring, schematics, and control panel layouts, ensuring safety and efficiency across diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software (WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Ignition).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC and HMI solutions for industrial automation systems.
• Program and configure SCADA systems for process monitoring and control.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and control panel layouts for automation projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with control systems, PLCs, HMI, and SCADA software.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of automated processes.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define control system requirements and specifications.
• Optimize existing automation systems for improved efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology and industry standards.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance staff.
• Contribute to project planning, budgeting, and timeline management for control system projects.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical design

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron PLCs

WinCC/FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer in Paarl to design, implement, and maintain PLC/HMI solutions for industrial automation. The role combines on-site collaboration with remote work flexibility and requires strong programming and problem-solving skills.

You will work with process and mechanical engineers to optimize system performance, wiring, schematics, and control panel layouts, ensuring safety and efficiency across diverse projects.