Senior Electrical Engineer: Industrial Automation

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Life insurance

Pension fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in Industrial Automation and Control Systems. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation solutions across manufacturing processes, leading projects from conception to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a strong PLC/HMI/SCADA background, expertise in industrial networking, and experience delivering safe, compliant electrical systems within heavy industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Strong experience with HMI/SCADA software development and implementation (Wonderware, FactoryTalk View).
• Expertise in industrial networking protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• Experience in project management for automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems, PLC programs, and HMI interfaces for industrial machinery and processes.
• Configure and maintain SCADA systems for plant-wide monitoring, data acquisition, and process control.
• Manage industrial network architectures, ensuring reliable and secure communication between control devices and systems.
• Lead automation projects from requirements gathering to commissioning and handover.
• Provide technical troubleshooting to minimize downtime on automation systems.
• Develop and implement electrical safety procedures compliant with IEC/NEC standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, production, and IT teams to integrate automation solutions.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics, documentation, and operating manuals.
• Stay updated with emerging automation technologies and tools.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Project management

Electrical safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Wonderware

FactoryTalk View

Ethernet/IP

Profibus

Modbus

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specialized in Industrial Automation and Control Systems. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation solutions across manufacturing processes, leading projects from conception to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has a strong PLC/HMI/SCADA background, expertise in industrial networking, and experience delivering safe, compliant electrical systems within heavy industry.