Senior Electrical Design Engineer — Industrial Automation

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & provident fund

Diverse and challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Design Engineer in Bloemfontein to lead the development of electrical systems for industrial automation projects. The role covers concept through detailed design, including BOM creation and technical documentation, with close cooperation with mechanical, software, and project teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in electrical design, with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.
• Solid understanding of IEC/SANS safety standards and industry codes.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for industrial automation projects, including control panels, power distribution, and wiring schematics.
• Create detailed electrical drawings and layouts using CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical).
• Specify electrical components (motors, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, VFDs).
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and client specs.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers and software developers.
• Prepare BOMs, wiring lists and instruction manuals.
• Provide technical support during assembly, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Control systems

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Industrial protocols

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Design Engineer in Bloemfontein to lead the development of electrical systems for industrial automation projects. The role covers concept through detailed design, including BOM creation and technical documentation, with close cooperation with mechanical, software, and project teams.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in electrical design, with proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.