Senior Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Automation and Control Systems Engineer to join Mossel Bay operations. The role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processes and control systems within our client's advanced manufacturing facilities.

You will work on PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA, and industrial networking, collaborating with production and maintenance to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• HMI/SCADA software experience (WinCC, FactoryTalk View).
• Strong understanding of industrial networking.
• Robotics integration a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, test, and commission PLC systems for industrial applications.
• Develop and configure HMI and SCADA systems.
• Maintain industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• Troubleshoot automation hardware, software and control logic.
• Optimize processes to improve efficiency and product quality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new automation technologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for control systems.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on automation systems.
• Participate in evaluating new automation hardware and software.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Automation and Control Systems Engineer to join Mossel Bay operations. The role focuses on the design, implementation, and optimization of automated processes and control systems within our client's advanced manufacturing facilities.

You will work on PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA, and industrial networking, collaborating with production and maintenance to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.