Senior Control Systems Engineer – Automation & SCADA

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed in Somerset West, a Senior Control System Engineer is sought to design, develop, test and implement control systems for client specifications. The role emphasizes PLC and SCADA programming across multiple platforms, with database and reporting skills and a focus on MES/BMS/EMS capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, networks, and simulations, ensuring systems meet client needs, and providing post-implementation support and client training.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering.
• 5+ years in industrial automation.
• Experience in Control System Design, Development, FAT Testing and Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design cost-effective solutions to meet customer needs.
• Prepare functional and detailed designs for client approval and development.
• Design system architectures for software implementations.
• Design industrial communication networks (Ethernet, Fibre, Profinet).
• Develop, test, and implement PLC programs per client specs; ensure optimal operation.
• Develop, test, and implement SCADA/HMI applications per client specs.
• Develop simulation apps for testing and training.
• Test solutions to confirm full functionality.
• Provide post-project system support as needed.
• Support clients for callouts and SLAs.
• Train and assist clients to operate the system within design constraints.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Schneider PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Wonderware

Siemens SCADA

Schneider SCADA

Allen-Bradley SCADA

Adroit SCADA

MS SQL

Microsoft Reporting Services

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

NQF Equivalent Engineering Qualification

Tools

FAT Testing

Commissioning

Job description

Not disclosed in Somerset West, a Senior Control System Engineer is sought to design, develop, test and implement control systems for client specifications. The role emphasizes PLC and SCADA programming across multiple platforms, with database and reporting skills and a focus on MES/BMS/EMS capabilities.

Responsibilities include designing architectures, networks, and simulations, ensuring systems meet client needs, and providing post-implementation support and client training.