Senior Electrical Controls Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Training and certification

Career advancement opportunities

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well‑established manufacturing operation. The role centers on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced electrical control systems for industrial automation and production processes to boost efficiency, reliability, and safety on site.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, with 5+ years in automation and strong PLC/HMI experience, ready to collaborate with mechanical teams and operations for robust, high‑performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) for major brands (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and VFD configuration.
• Strong understanding of industrial protocols and electrical safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including PLC programming and HMI development.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot control systems on the factory floor.
• Collaborate with mechanical design teams and operations personnel for seamless integration.
• Implement safety standards and perform maintenance/upgrades to extend equipment lifespan.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text)

HMI/SCADA

VFD configuration

Industrial protocols (Profibus, Ethernet/IP)

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to join a well‑established manufacturing operation. The role centers on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced electrical control systems for industrial automation and production processes to boost efficiency, reliability, and safety on site.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, with 5+ years in automation and strong PLC/HMI experience, ready to collaborate with mechanical teams and operations for robust, high‑performance