Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Process Control

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 550 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in Process Automation and Control to design, implement, and optimize automated systems across production lines.

The role focuses on control strategies, PLC/SCADA solutions, and safety interlocks, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to advance manufacturing efficiency and product quality in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficient in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMIs.
• Experience with SCADA system design and implementation.
• Knowledge of Profibus or Ethernet/IP.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Familiarity with safety standards.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs.
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
• Conduct process hazard analyses and implement safety interlocks within control systems.
• Optimize existing automation systems to improve performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical engineers on integration projects.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (P&IDs, schematics, control logic).
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel.
• Stay updated on trends and technologies in industrial automation and control.

Connaissances

PLCs

HMI development

SCADA

Process control theory

Industrial networking

Safety standards

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA software

Description du poste

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer specializing in Process Automation and Control to design, implement, and optimize automated systems across production lines.

The role focuses on control strategies, PLC/SCADA solutions, and safety interlocks, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to advance manufacturing efficiency and product quality in a hands-on environment.