Senior Controls & Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Specialized training & certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Controls and Automation Engineer to enhance automated systems and manufacturing processes in Port Elizabeth. You will design, develop, implement and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to optimize production efficiency and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and 5+ years of hands-on automation experience, with expertise in Siemens S7, Rockwell AB, and HMI/SCADA software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens S7, Rockwell Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Experience with industrial networks (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and VFDs.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control logic.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for new and existing processes.
• Develop and maintain automation control strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and control system issues during production.
• Implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify automation opportunities and solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in industrial automation.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

SCADA

HMI

Electrical schematics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

HMI/SCADA software

Profibus/Ethernet/IP

VFDs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proficient Controls and Automation Engineer to enhance automated systems and manufacturing processes in Port Elizabeth. You will design, develop, implement and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA systems to optimize production efficiency and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and 5+ years of hands-on automation experience, with expertise in Siemens S7, Rockwell AB, and HMI/SCADA software.