Industrial Automation Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives at a state-of-the-art facility in Sandton. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems to improve production efficiency, quality, and safety using PLCs, SCADA, and robotics.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation engineering.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated control systems for production lines.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA configurations.
• Integrate robotics and servo drives with existing processes.
• Develop system documentation and operating manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance staff.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Robotics integration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

SCADA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives at their state-of-the-art facility in Sandton . This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems to enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety. You will work with advanced technologies, including PLCs, robotics, and SCADA systems, to drive operational improvements. This is a key position for a forward-thinking engineer to shape the future of manufacturing processes within a company committed to technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA software.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot various automation hardware and software components.
• Integrate robotic systems, servo drives, and other automated machinery into production lines.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and operational manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and project requirements.
• Provide technical support for automation systems and train maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficiency in programming and configuring major PLC brands (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, robotics, and machine vision systems.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA development and implementation.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with significant employer matching.
• Professional development budget for training and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technologies.