Industrial Automation Field Engineer — On‑Site & Hybrid

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 500,000 - 800,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service automated systems in and around Benoni, Gauteng. The role includes installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and remote support for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and robotics.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in field service, a strong understanding of industrial control systems, and be willing to travel within the Benoni region and beyond as needed.

Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on field service or technical support in industrial automation.
Experience with PLCs, HMIs, robotics and SCADA systems.
Ability to read electrical schematics, P&IDs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

Install, configure and commission automation hardware and software.
Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs and robotics on-site.
Provide on-site and remote technical support to clients.
Diagnose complex issues to minimize equipment downtime.
Develop test plans for installations and system upgrades.
Train client personnel on operation and maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or National Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI software

Profinet/EthernetIP

Job description

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in field service, a strong understanding of industrial control systems, and be willing to travel within the Benoni region and beyond as needed.

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