Instrumentation and Control Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health + retirement benefits

Training & development

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join its industrial automation team in Benoni. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining control systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of complex manufacturing and energy processes in Gauteng.

You will work with PLC, DCS, and SCADA platforms, calibrate sensors and transmitters, tune loops, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to deliver reliable performance while adhering to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell) and DCS systems.
• Strong understanding of process control theory, instrumentation, and automation technologies.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment in Benoni and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Select and calibrate appropriate instrumentation for various process applications.
• Develop and troubleshoot control strategies, logic, and algorithms to optimize process performance and ensure stability.
• Perform loop tuning and calibration to ensure accurate process control and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot system issues and implement upgrades.
• Ensure all control systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements in the Gauteng region.

Skills

Process control theory

Instrumentation

Automation technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

DCS

SCADA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their industrial automation team in Benoni . This role is vital for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated control systems that ensure the efficient and safe operation of complex industrial processes, particularly within the manufacturing and energy sectors. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of instrumentation and control loops, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about automation and control systems to contribute to key industrial operations in Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Select and calibrate appropriate instrumentation (e.g., sensors, transmitters, control valves) for various process applications.
• Develop and troubleshoot control strategies, logic, and algorithms to optimize process performance and ensure stability.
• Perform loop tuning and calibration to ensure accurate process control and data acquisition.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot system issues and implement upgrades.
• Ensure all control systems meet safety standards and regulatory requirements in the Gauteng region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and DCS systems.
• Strong understanding of process control theory, instrumentation , and automation technologies.
• Experience in configuring and troubleshooting industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment in Benoni and contribute to team success.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for training and professional development in industrial automation.
• Key role in enhancing operational efficiency and safety for critical industries.
• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and technical excellence in Gauteng .