Hybrid Industrial Automation Engineer – Robotics/PLC

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical aid

Pension fund benefits

Training and professional development

Paid annual leave

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing division in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on modernizing production lines through robotics, PLC systems, and SCADA/HMI integration, with a hybrid work model combining on-site collaboration and remote work.

You will design, implement, and optimize automation solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure reliable operation through maintenance and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA software; experience with robotics integration.
• Strong reading of electrical schematics and P&IDs; good teamwork in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation systems including robotics, PLCs, SCADA, and HMI integration.
• Troubleshoot automation hardware/software to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specs.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend automation technologies.
• Develop and maintain control system logic, programming, and documentation.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of new automation equipment.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies for automated systems.
• Train maintenance and operations personnel on automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic programming

Industrial networks

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to join our manufacturing division in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role focuses on modernizing production lines through robotics, PLC systems, and SCADA/HMI integration, with a hybrid work model combining on-site collaboration and remote work.

You will design, implement, and optimize automation solutions, work with cross-functional teams, and ensure reliable operation through maintenance and data analysis.