Senior Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & HMI Lead

Placements24

Stellenbosch

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Medical aid

Life insurance

Disability cover

Performance bonus

Training opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a leading manufacturing site in Paarl, Western Cape. You will design, develop, and optimize PLC-based control systems, build robust HMI apps, and integrate robotics to boost efficiency and quality.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial automation, expertise with major PLC brands, and strong problem-solving. You will lead automation projects with cross-functional teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

7+ years in industrial automation engineering
Strong PLC programming and HMI development experience
Experience with major PLC brands (Siemens/AB/Schneider)
Experience with robotics and motion control
Knowledge of industrial networks (Profibus/Profinet/Ethernet/IP)
Proven project management and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Design, develop, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for manufacturing processes
Develop and maintain HMI applications for operator control and monitoring
Integrate and program industrial robots for automated tasks
Troubleshoot and resolve automation system issues to minimize downtime
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with engineering, production and maintenance to define automation requirements
Develop and execute validation/testing procedures for automated systems
Manage automation projects from conception to completion
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations