Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer focusing on industrial automation to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for automated manufacturing.

You will specify components, create schematics, oversee FAT, and collaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in electrical design with automation focus.
• Experience with PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI and SCADA.
• Proficiency with CAD software like AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial automation, including PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo systems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using CAD software.
• Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and control hardware.
• Implement and troubleshoot control logic for automated processes.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, SANS, and safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Motor control & drives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer focusing on industrial automation to design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for automated manufacturing.

You will specify components, create schematics, oversee FAT, and collaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams to deliver reliable, safe automation solutions in South Africa.