Senior Automation & Control Engineer (On-Site)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer for on-site work in Randburg. You will design, implement and optimize advanced control systems for complex machinery, from concept through commissioning and ongoing support.

Apply deep expertise in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA development, motion control, and industrial networking. Collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers and project managers is essential to deliver robust automation solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Extensive PLC programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Strong knowledge of motion control and industrial networking protocols.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop control system architectures (PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control).
• Program PLCs and develop user-friendly HMI interfaces.
• Implement and troubleshoot Profibus and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Conduct on-site commissioning, testing and validation.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement fixes.
• Create and maintain control system documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical teams for integration.
• Provide technical support and training to clients.
• Stay updated on automation trends and safety standards.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA

Motion control

Industrial networking

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Client-facing

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer for on-site work in Randburg. You will design, implement and optimize advanced control systems for complex machinery, from concept through commissioning and ongoing support.

Apply deep expertise in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA development, motion control, and industrial networking. Collaboration with mechanical and electrical engineers and project managers is essential to deliver robust automation solutions.