Senior Electrical Controls Engineer — Hybrid Automation

Placements24

George

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced control systems for bespoke automation projects in George, Western Cape. You will program PLCs, design control panels, and integrate robotic systems across customer sites.

The role requires extensive hands-on PLC programming experience (Siemens/Allen-Bradley/Omron/Mitsubishi), HMI/SCADA development, and strong electrical schematics knowledge. Travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial machinery and automation solutions, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA integration.
Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
Select appropriate electrical components, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motors, drives, and safety devices.
Implement and troubleshoot complex automation logic, motion control, and robotic systems.
Collaborate with mechanical engineering teams to ensure effective integration of electrical and mechanical components.
Perform system testing, commissioning, and validation on the factory floor and at customer sites.
Provide technical support and training to customers and field service personnel.
Ensure all designs comply with relevant electrical codes, safety standards (IEC, UL), and customer specifications.
Stay current with advancements in automation technology, control hardware, and software.
Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for electrical controls design and implementation.