Industrial Automation Engineer | Robotics, PLCs & SCADA

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Provident fund

International training

Bonus opportunities

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Industrial Automation Engineer for a leading mining technology company in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation systems to boost safety, efficiency, and productivity in demanding industrial settings.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA while coordinating with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and peak system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering or closely related field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficiency in programming PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI development.
• Experience with industrial robotics programming and integration.
• Strong understanding of SCADA, networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus), and sensors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience in project management and vendor coordination.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA).
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation hardware/software issues.
• Optimize control strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Conduct root cause analysis for automation failures and implement fixes.
• Document automation systems (P&IDs, diagrams, user manuals).
• Collaborate with electrical/mechanical teams for integration.
• Stay updated on automation tech and propose adoption.
• Provide training/support to maintenance and operations staff.
• Manage automation projects from concept to completion within budget/timeline.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Robotics integration

Electrical schematics

Project management

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI development

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Industrial Automation Engineer for a leading mining technology company in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced automation systems to boost safety, efficiency, and productivity in demanding industrial settings.

You will work with PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA while coordinating with electrical and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and peak system performance.