Hybrid Industrial Systems Engineer: Automation Leader

Placements24

East London

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 950,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Life insurance

Hybrid role (East London on-site + REM

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Industrial Systems Engineer for a hybrid role focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of integrated industrial systems. You will work across automation, robotics, and control systems to improve efficiency, reliability and quality, collaborating with engineering, production and IT teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in industrial engineering principles, system integration, and data analysis, with a proactive,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial systems design, automation or integration.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement integrated industrial systems including automation, robotics and control systems.
Analyze existing systems to identify efficiency, reliability, and performance improvements.
Develop process improvements and system upgrades to boost productivity and reduce costs.
Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental and industry standards.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and software engineers on integration projects.
Develop system specifications, documentation and P&IDs.
Perform feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for enhancements.
Oversee installation, testing and commissioning of new systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues.
Stay current with emerging technologies in industrial automation and systems engineering.
Monitor performance and recommend optimizations.