Industrial Automation & Systems Optimization Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Generous paid time off

Access to cutting-edge automation tech

Career development and training

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize existing systems and implement automation to boost productivity, quality and cost-efficiency. You will lead design and deployment of automated solutions while collaborating with IT and operations teams in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires a strong background in process analysis, automation tech, and project management, with hands-on on-site responsibility in Centurion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial engineering with emphasis on systems optimization and automation projects.
• Experience designing and implementing automated solutions in industrial environments.
• Familiar with automation technologies including PLCs, robotics, SCADA, and IoT.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting and timelines.
• Experience with simulation software (Arena, FlexSim) is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of current industrial processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for automation.
• Design, develop, and implement automated systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Evaluate and select automation technologies, software, and equipment.
• Lead project management for automation initiatives from conception to validation.
• Collaborate with IT, mechanical, and electrical engineers to ensure project success.
• Develop and maintain system documentation including P&IDs, manuals, and training materials.
• Perform performance testing and validation of automated systems against specs.
• Analyze production data to monitor performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Stay updated with advancements in automation tech and industrial engineering best practices.

Skills

Industrial engineering

Automation

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

FlexSim

PLC

SCADA

IoT

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to optimize existing systems and implement automation to boost productivity, quality and cost-efficiency. You will lead design and deployment of automated solutions while collaborating with IT and operations teams in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires a strong background in process analysis, automation tech, and project management, with hands-on on-site responsibility in Centurion.