Senior Electrical Design & Controls Engineer - Growth

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Controls Engineer to lead the electrical design lifecycle for industrial equipment in Klerksdorp. You will design schematics, wiring harnesses, and control panels while programming PLCs and HMIs, ensuring robust performance and compliance with standards.

The role requires at least 7 years of experience in electrical design and strong collaboration with mechanical, software, and production teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in electrical design and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI.
• Experience with electrical CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Strong understanding of power electronics, motor control, and industrial protocols.
• Experience designing control systems for industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, and control panels.
• Program PLCs and HMIs and other automation components.
• Perform power calculations, load analysis, and sizing.
• Specify components and ensure standards compliance.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers for integrated systems.
• Develop and execute test plans for electrical systems.
• Provide production support during assembly and testing.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control issues.
• Create documentation including drawings, BOMs, and test reports.
• Stay updated with advancements in electrical engineering.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical CAD

Power electronics

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Design and Controls Engineer to lead the electrical design lifecycle for industrial equipment in Klerksdorp. You will design schematics, wiring harnesses, and control panels while programming PLCs and HMIs, ensuring robust performance and compliance with standards.

The role requires at least 7 years of experience in electrical design and strong collaboration with mechanical, software, and production teams to deliver integrated automation solutions.