Senior Electrical Design Lead - Industrial Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training & career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in George, Western Cape, to drive industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will lead a team of engineers and designers, design PLC/SCADA systems, and ensure solutions meet client needs and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or mechatronics and at least eight years of automation experience, with PLC and HMI proficiency and CAD tooling expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or related.
• 8+ years in industrial automation and electrical design.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN).
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design of industrial automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and BOMs.
• Oversee component selection (sensors, actuators, drives, panels).
• Manage project lifecycles with budget, schedule and quality targets.
• Collaborate with clients to translate requirements into solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Conduct site visits for installation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure designs meet IEC 60204-1 and safety standards.
• Stay abreast of new automation technologies and practices.
• Prepare reports and documentation for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in George, Western Cape, to drive industrial automation projects from concept through commissioning. You will lead a team of engineers and designers, design PLC/SCADA systems, and ensure solutions meet client needs and safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or mechatronics and at least eight years of automation experience, with PLC and HMI proficiency and CAD tooling expertise.