Lead Control Systems Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to automation technologies

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Control Systems Engineer in Stellenbosch to design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems. You will program PLCs, develop HMIs/SCADA, and ensure safe, reliable operation across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements, integrate control solutions, and stay aligned with advancing technologies in the Western Cape's industrial sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA software platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain automation software for reliability, efficiency and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues across hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and implement solutions.
• Implement and manage industrial networks to ensure secure data communication.
• Stay current with automation advancements and recommend upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial automation

System integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI/SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Control Systems Engineer in Stellenbosch to design, implement, and maintain automated manufacturing systems. You will program PLCs, develop HMIs/SCADA, and ensure safe, reliable operation across facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements, integrate control solutions, and stay aligned with advancing technologies in the Western Cape's industrial sector.