Mechatronic Engineer

Pronel Personnel; Pietermaritzburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pronel Personnel is seeking a skilled Mechatronic Engineer to join a technical team in KwaZulu-Natal, focused on design, development and commissioning of specialised production machinery. The role involves developing and upgrading machine control systems, programming PLCs (Beckhoff TwinCAT 3, IEC 61131-3), troubleshooting, and providing hands-on support during installation and commissioning.

Travel may be local and international; a practical, problem-solving mindset and ability to work on-site

Qualifikationen

• Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in industrial automation and machine building.
• Strong experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming.
• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, preferably Structured Text.
• Experience with EtherCAT networks, I/O configuration, motion control and TwinSAFE safety programming.
• Experience designing and programming industrial HMIs, TwinCAT HMI or Siemens WinCC.
• Working knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, encoders, sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with electrical design software such as EPLAN.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, including Ethernet, TCP/IP and remote access.
• Valid driver's licence and passport.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain PLC software and machine control systems.
• Integrate machine controls with third-party equipment and robotic systems.
• Upgrade and optimise existing machinery and control systems.
• Configure and commission PLCs, servo drives, safety systems and industrial networks.
• Design electrical circuits, select components and prepare electrical schematics and cable lists.
• Develop and maintain HMI screens, alarms, machine parameters and operator interfaces.
• Conduct machine testing, fault-finding and commissioning.
• Provide technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Ensure machinery complies with relevant electrical and machine safety standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, software backups and drawing revisions.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel where required.

Kenntnisse

Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC

IEC 61131-3 Structured Text

EtherCAT / I/O configuration

Motion control

TwinSAFE safety programming

HMI design TwinCAT HMI or Siemens WinC

Servo drives / VFDs

Encoders / Sensors

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Electrical design with EPLAN

Industrial networking (Ethernet / TCP‑

Remote access / troubleshooting

Reading mechanical/electrical drawings

Robot integration experience

Driver's license & passport

Ausbildung

Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics

Jobbeschreibung

An opportunity exists for a skilled Mechatronic Engineer to join a technical team specialising in the design, development, and commissioning of specialised production machinery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and upgrading machine control systems, programming PLCs, troubleshooting technical issues, and providing hands-on support during machine installation and commissioning.

This role is suited to a technically strong individual who enjoys practical problem-solving, automation, and working with advanced machinery.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in industrial automation and machine building, ideally involving specialised production machinery.

• Strong experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming.

• Knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, preferably Structured Text.

• Experience with EtherCAT networks, I/O configuration, motion control and TwinSAFE safety programming.

• Experience designing and programming industrial HMIs, preferably TwinCAT HMI or Siemens WinCC.

• Working knowledge of servo drives, VFDs, encoders, sensors, pneumatics and hydraulics.

• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Experience with electrical design software such as EPLAN.

• Knowledge of industrial networking, including Ethernet, TCP/IP and remote access.

• Valid driver’s licence and passport.

Experience with robot integration, alternative PLC platforms, resistance welding processes and weld controllers will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC software and machine control systems.

• Integrate machine controls with third-party equipment and robotic systems.

• Upgrade and optimise existing machinery and control systems.

• Configure and commission PLCs, servo drives, safety systems and industrial networks.

• Design electrical circuits, select components and prepare electrical schematics and cable lists.

• Develop and maintain HMI screens, alarms, machine parameters and operator interfaces.

• Conduct machine testing, fault-finding and commissioning.

• Provide technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting at customer sites.

• Ensure machinery complies with relevant electrical and machine safety standards.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, software backups and drawing revisions.

• Train operators and maintenance personnel where required.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a logical thinker with strong fault-finding skills, excellent communication abilities and the confidence to work independently. A practical, hands-on approach is essential, together with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel locally and internationally, sometimes for extended periods.

• Flexibility to work overtime when required for critical breakdowns or commissioning.

• Comfortable working both on the factory floor and at customer sites.

If you have a passion for industrial automation, machine control and mechatronic engineering, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration.