Senior Control Systems Engineer – PLC/SCADA

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Pension fund and life assurance

Training and certification in control‑

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer specializing in industrial automation to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems across plant facilities. You will work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA projects, develop robust software, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize production processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 6+ years in automation, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with robotics and motion control is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation processes.
• Develop and maintain control system software, ensuring reliability, performance, and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues, minimizing downtime and production disruptions.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to integrate control systems into new and existing equipment.
• Implement advanced control strategies, such as PID control and motion control, to optimize process efficiency.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance personnel on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

PID control

Motion control

Robotics

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

HMI software

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer specializing in industrial automation to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems across plant facilities. You will work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA projects, develop robust software, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize production processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics with 6+ years in automation, strong