Senior Automation Electrical Engineer - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training programs

Hybrid role

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to elevate industrial automation across manufacturing lines. The role blends on-site and remote work, focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to boost efficiency and safety.

You will lead project delivery, specify components, program PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), develop HMIs, troubleshoot downtime, and mentor maintenance teams.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years in industrial electrical engineering and automation.
• Proven PLC programming with Siemens/Allen-Bradley and HMI development.
• Knowledge of Profibus, Ethernet/IP; ISO 13849 is advantageous.
• Hybrid role requiring on-site work in Vereeniging and remote support.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment and processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, including motors, drives, sensors, and control devices.
• Program and configure PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and develop user-friendly HMI interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and automation issues on the production floor, minimizing downtime.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of new automation systems and modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers, production staff, and project managers.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and operating manuals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction through automation upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant electrical codes, safety standards, and company policies.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and operations personnel.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA

VFD configuration

Industrial networking

Project management

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety standards

Communication

Ausbildung

B.Eng Electrical

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

HMI software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to elevate industrial automation across manufacturing lines. The role blends on-site and remote work, focusing on design, implementation, and optimization of electrical control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs to boost efficiency and safety.

You will lead project delivery, specify components, program PLCs (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), develop HMIs, troubleshoot downtime, and mentor maintenance teams.