Senior Controls Engineer - Hybrid PLC/SCADA Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier salary & benefits

Hybrid work model

On-site collaboration in Sandton

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of sophisticated control systems for complex industrial applications.

You will program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, oversee integration of new automation technology, mentor junior engineers, and ensure reliable operation across projects. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with essential on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial controls and automation engineering.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Logix) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, robotics, and motion control.
• Experience with system integration and VFDs is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems for optimal performance.
• Oversee the integration of new automation technologies into existing infrastructure.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for control system issues.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for control system designs and logic.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide project teams on control system best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networking

Robotics & motion control

System integration

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Logix

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead the design and implementation of sophisticated control systems for complex industrial applications.

You will program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, oversee integration of new automation technology, mentor junior engineers, and ensure reliable operation across projects. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with essential on-site collaboration.