Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Control Systems

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Projects in Klerksdorp

Cutting-edge tech

Generous leave

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Automation and Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and maintain PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs to optimize plant performance and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related) and 5+ years in industrial automation, with proficiency in Siemens S7 and Rockwell ControlLogix. Travel to multiple sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming various PLC platforms (Siemens S7, Rockwell ControlLogix).
• Experience with SCADA systems (Wonderware, Ignition) and HMI development.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Knowledge of motor control, VFDs, and servo systems.
• Experience with industrial safety systems and functional safety standards (SIL).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel to different sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLCs for industrial applications.
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems and HMI applications for process monitoring and control.
• Develop and implement control strategies to optimize plant performance and efficiency.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot automation and control systems on-site.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation designs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including control narratives, logic diagrams, and system manuals.
• Stay updated on the latest automation technologies and recommend improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis of system failures and implement preventative measures.
• Train technical personnel on the operation and maintenance of automation systems.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell ControlLogix

Wonderware

Ignition

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Automation and Control Systems Engineer to join our team in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, implement, and maintain PLCs, SCADA, and HMIs to optimize plant performance and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related) and 5+ years in industrial automation, with proficiency in Siemens S7 and Rockwell ControlLogix. Travel to multiple sites will be required.