Industrial Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA (Hybrid)

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in Mahikeng, North West. You will design, program, and implement PLC and SCADA solutions for diverse manufacturing projects, interfacing with MES/ERP and providing remote or on-site support.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of automation experience, strong PLC/HMI skills, and solid communication abilities to work with clients and staff across regions. Hybrid work options available near Mahikeng.

Qualifications

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation engineering.
Proficiency in programming multiple PLC platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
Experience with SCADA/HMI software packages (Ignition, Wonderware, WinCC).
Solid understanding of industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).

Responsibilities

Design, program, and configure PLC systems for various industrial applications.
Develop and implement HMI/SCADA designs with screen development and data logging.
Create and maintain system documentation (FDS, user manuals).
Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting on-site or remotely.
Collaborate with clients to define automation requirements and project scopes.
Integrate automation systems with MES/ERP.