Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - PLC & Robotics
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Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Automation and Control Systems Engineer for our East London, Eastern Cape operations. The role focuses on ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated production lines and control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotics integration.
You will design, implement, maintain, and upgrade systems, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and develop technical documentation while upholding safety standards and quality targets in a
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
- Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs for automated processes.
- Develop and maintain HMI screens and SCADA systems.
- Integrate and commission FANUC, KUKA robots.
- Manage Profinet/Ethernet/IP industrial networks.
- Perform root-cause analysis on automation failures.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance teams on improvements.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards for automated systems.
- Develop and update electrical drawings and operating manuals.
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Job description
Placements24 is recruiting an experienced Automation and Control Systems Engineer for our East London, Eastern Cape operations. The role focuses on ensuring optimal performance and reliability of automated production lines and control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotics integration.
You will design, implement, maintain, and upgrade systems, collaborate with production and maintenance teams, and develop technical documentation while upholding safety standards and quality targets in a
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