Senior Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA, Robotics (Hybrid)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to optimize production, design and maintain PLC/SCADA systems, and integrate robotics on key lines. The role blends hands-on site work with strategic automation initiatives in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will work on HMI/PLC programming, SCADA development, and safety-compliant projects, collaborate with maintenance and operations, and help drive continuous improvement through documentation, budgeting, and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems for new and existing equipment.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

Industrial networks

Robot programming

Process control

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA software (WinCC/Ignition/Wonderware)

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to optimize production, design and maintain PLC/SCADA systems, and integrate robotics on key lines. The role blends hands-on site work with strategic automation initiatives in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will work on HMI/PLC programming, SCADA development, and safety-compliant projects, collaborate with maintenance and operations, and help drive continuous improvement through documentation, budgeting, and timely