Junior Siemens PLC Engineer – S7-1200/1500, TIA, HMI

Jackie Cory Recruitment

Oos-Kaap

On-site

ZAR 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment in South Africa seeks a skilled PLC programmer to develop and modify Siemens PLC programs and HMI interfaces on production equipment. The role involves collaboration with maintenance and production teams to ensure reliable automation.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of industrial PLC experience with S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, and knowledge of Profinet networks, with good English and a valid driver's license. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years’ practical industrial PLC programming experience.
Practical experience with Siemens S7-1200 and/or S7-1500 PLCs.
Practical experience using Siemens TIA Portal.
Experience programming in LAD/Ladder Logic and preferably SCL/Structured Text.
Experience with Siemens WinCC HMI systems.
Working knowledge of Profinet industrial networks.
Ability to read and understand industrial electrical schematics.
Practical industrial fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.
Experience with VFDs/inverters, preferably Siemens G120/G120C.
Basic understanding of digital and analogue I/O, including 24 VDC, 0–10 V and 4–20 mA.
Experience commissioning or modifying industrial machinery.
Good written and spoken English.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to work on production equipment when required.

Responsibilities

Develop and modify Siemens PLC programs under supervision.
Develop and modify Siemens HMI screens, alarms and operator interfaces.
Assist with automation projects and machine upgrades.
Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, VFD, instrumentation and control-system faults.
Assist with machine commissioning and testing.
Develop and maintain PLC/HMI documentation.
Perform structured testing before changes are submitted for approval.
Follow established PLC programming standards and software version-control procedures.
Assist with improving machine reliability, automation and production efficiency.
Work closely with maintenance and production personnel to identify and resolve automation problems.
Clearly document faults, modifications and solutions.
Escalate complex or high-risk automation issues to the Continuous Improvement Manager.