On-Site Senior Electrical Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA Lead

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 600 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Pension fund

Advanced training

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer to join their Mossel Bay facility. This hands-on, on-site role focuses on the design, implementation and optimization of automated electrical systems within a state‑of‑the‑art production environment.

You will lead PLC, HMI and SCADA projects, collaborate with mechanical and production teams, mentor junior engineers, review schematics and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience programming PLCs from major manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Experience developing HMIs and SCADA systems; knowledge of industrial protocols.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Design, program, and commission PLC and HMI systems for automated processes.
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems for real-time monitoring and control.
• Troubleshoot complex automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and production staff to integrate solutions.
• Spec electrical components, provide documentation, and maintain safety standards.
• Lead and mentor junior automation engineers and technicians.
• Stay current with automation technology and propose improvements.

Connaissances

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Electrical infrastructure

Problem solving

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Outils

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Mitsubishi PLCs

SCADA software

HMI development tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer to join their Mossel Bay facility. This hands-on, on-site role focuses on the design, implementation and optimization of automated electrical systems within a state‑of‑the‑art production environment.

You will lead PLC, HMI and SCADA projects, collaborate with mechanical and production teams, mentor junior engineers, review schematics and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.