Junior Mechatronics & Automation Engineer

E&D Recruiters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & certification

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

E&D Recruiters is seeking a skilled Control Systems Electrical Engineer for a Bloemfontein-based role. You will design, implement, and maintain electrical control systems that automate industrial processes, using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and ongoing system optimization. The engineer will collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to enhance performance across varied projects, with strong focus on automation and modernization of plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with industrial control systems and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI development.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience with SCADA systems and data acquisition.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Develop and implement control strategies for industrial processes and machinery.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Integrate new control systems with existing plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes for control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve system performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Instrumentation & sensors

VFDs

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled Control Systems Electrical Engineer to contribute to projects involving automation and control systems in Bloemfontein. This role focuses on the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems that control industrial processes and machinery. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial automation and a passion for optimizing complex systems, playing a key role in modernizing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
• Develop and implement control strategies for industrial processes and machinery.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot electrical control systems.
• Integrate new control systems with existing plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and electrical codes for control systems.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to improve system performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with industrial control systems and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI development.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience with SCADA systems and data acquisition.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Exposure to diverse industrial automation projects in Bloemfontein.
• Opportunities for training and certification in control systems technologies.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• A supportive work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.

Control Systems Engineer - Energy Automation

Our client is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer