Senior Automation & Control Engineer — PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Competitive salary

Medical insurance and retirement plan

Generous annual leave entitlement

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize PLC/DCS solutions for diverse industrial processes. You will lead projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with clients to specify automation requirements and deliver reliable, safe systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 7+ years in industrial automation, proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 7+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal or Rockwell Studio 5000.
• HMI development with WinCC or FactoryTalk View.
• Strong knowledge of Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet/IP.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Willing to travel to project sites.
• Mining or manufacturing sector experience advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/DCS control systems for industrial processes.
• Configure and commission SCADA and HMI systems for process visualization and operator control.
• Develop and maintain functional design specifications and control philosophies.
• Program and troubleshoot various PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and associated software.
• Specify and select instrumentation and control hardware components.
• Perform system integration, testing, and validation activities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing automation systems.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to define automation requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure automation designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.
• Mentor junior automation engineers and provide technical guidance.

Conhecimentos

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial networks

Electrical schematics

Problem-solving

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring juniors

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Ferramentas

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

VFDs & motion control

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize PLC/DCS solutions for diverse industrial processes. You will lead projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with clients to specify automation requirements and deliver reliable, safe systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 7+ years in industrial automation, proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell