Senior Control Systems Engineer — PLC/DCS & Global Training

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentives

Medical aid

Provident fund

International training

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and implement automated control systems for industrial processes and machinery. You will work on cutting-edge projects, ensuring safety, efficiency and reliability of automated operations.

The role requires 6+ years in control systems, proficiency with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, and experience with HMI/SCADA, Modbus/Profibus networks, and rigorous documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of control systems engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Experience with Modbus/Profibus networks.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA design and implementation.
• Strong analytical ability and pressure handling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC and DCS control systems for industrial automation.
• Develop, test, and commission control software and hardware.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing control systems for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with project teams to define system requirements and specs.
• Create detailed documentation including schematics and user manuals.
• Stay updated with automation trends and technologies.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

DCS systems

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion seeks an experienced Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and implement automated control systems for industrial processes and machinery. You will work on cutting-edge projects, ensuring safety, efficiency and reliability of automated operations.

The role requires 6+ years in control systems, proficiency with Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, and experience with HMI/SCADA, Modbus/Profibus networks, and rigorous documentation.