Industrial Systems Engineer: Automation & Process

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Bonuses

Subsidized meals

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Systems Engineer for its Stellenbosch operations in the Western Cape. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing complex industrial systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing and bottling processes.

You will work with production, quality assurance, and IT to integrate new technologies, analyze performance, and drive process automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in industrial systems engineering or process automation.
• Experience in manufacturing environment with system design, integration and implementation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze performance of existing industrial systems, including production lines and IT infrastructure.
• Design and develop new industrial systems and process improvements.
• Implement and integrate automation technologies, sensors and control systems.
• Use simulation software to model and test designs before implementation.
• Maintain system documentation (specifications, P&IDs, SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for upgrades.
• Monitor system performance using data analytics and pursue continuous optimization.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to operational staff.

Skills

Control systems

PLCs

SCADA

Industrial networking

Simulation software

Arena

Simulink

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

Arena

Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Systems Engineer for its Stellenbosch operations in the Western Cape. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing complex industrial systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness across manufacturing and bottling processes.

You will work with production, quality assurance, and IT to integrate new technologies, analyze performance, and drive process automation.