Lead Motion Control & PLC Systems Engineer

Dante Personnel

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Dante Personnel in South Africa seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer to lead PLC-based automation projects from design through commissioning. You will specify hardware, develop C#.NET interfaces, and validate motion control systems with servo motors, while ensuring safety standards for hazardous locations.

Ideally you bring 5+ years of hands-on experience, knowledge of IEC 161131-3, and a track record of successful installations and startup.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as a Controls Engineer.
  • PLC programming experience per IEC 161131-3.
  • Microsoft C#.NET application development.
  • Control system installation, commissioning and startup.
  • Motion control systems with servo motors.
  • Hazardous location design per NA and EU standards.

Skills

Controls engineering
PLC programming
IEC 161131-3
C#.NET development
Installation & startup
Motion control
Hazardous location design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or related field

Job description

Dante Personnel in South Africa seeks a seasoned Controls Engineer to lead PLC-based automation projects from design through commissioning. You will specify hardware, develop C#.NET interfaces, and validate motion control systems with servo motors, while ensuring safety standards for hazardous locations.

Ideally you bring 5+ years of hands-on experience, knowledge of IEC 161131-3, and a track record of successful installations and startup.

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