Hybrid Lead Electrical Controls Engineer for Automation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health & retirement benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to spearhead the control systems division in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain automated electrical control systems for industrial processes, leading a team of controls engineers and driving innovation in automation.

The role combines remote work with on-site collaboration, focusing on safety compliance, vendor management, and ongoing optimization of manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial electrical controls engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with AC/DC drives and motor control for automation.
• Leadership and project management experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for team interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical control systems including PLC/DCS programming, HMI/SCADA development, and VFD integration.
• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Oversee on-site and remote testing, commissioning, and validation of control systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of controls engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineers and Operations to define control requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, ISA standards and safety regulations.
• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new automation technologies.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert recommendations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Team leadership

Industrial automation

Electrical safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

SCADA

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Electrical Controls Engineer to spearhead the control systems division in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain automated electrical control systems for industrial processes, leading a team of controls engineers and driving innovation in automation.

The role combines remote work with on-site collaboration, focusing on safety compliance, vendor management, and ongoing optimization of manufacturing systems.