INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION ENGINEER (B.ENG ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

Network Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance seeks an Industrial Automation Engineer to design, program and maintain automated systems across production lines in Pretoria. You will lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, integrating robotic systems and ensuring maximum uptime while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, SCADA/HMI integration, and adherence to industrial standards to improve efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• B.Eng/BSc in electrical or automation fields is required.
• ECSA registration is advantageous for the role.
• Certifications in automation, robotics, or control systems are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain automated systems and processes.
• Lead automation projects from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement control solutions.
• Optimize manufacturing efficiency and ensure maximum uptime.
• Provide world-class control system implementation and support.

Skills

PLC Programming

Control Systems Design

Automation Project Leadership

SCADA / HMI integration

Instrumentation & Electrical Design

Robotics integration

Industrial Networking

Standards & Best Practices

Education

B.Eng / BSc Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation

ECSA registration advantageous

Automation/Robotics/Control Certifications beneficial

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Engineer to design, program, and maintain automated systems and mechanical processes. This role focuses on optimizing manufacturing efficiency, programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs), integrating robotic systems, and ensuring maximum uptime across automated production lines.

You will lead automation projects from concept through commissioning, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement world-class control solutions that improve operational performance and productivity.

Education:

• B.Eng / BSc Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Automation Engineering


• ECSA registration advantageous


• Additional Automation, Robotics, or Control Systems certifications beneficial

Job Experience & Skills Required:

• Minimum 4-8 years' experience in industrial automation engineering


• Proven PLC programming and control systems design experience


• Experience with Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider, Beckhoff, or equivalent platforms


• Strong SCADA, HMI, and industrial network integration experience


• Robotics integration and commissioning experience advantageous


• Experience with instrumentation, process control, and electrical design


• Strong knowledge of industrial automation standards and best practices


• Exposure to project engineering and system commissioning


• Ability to lead automation improvement initiatives


• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills