Senior Electrical Engineer – Industrial Automation & PLC/SCADA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Electrical Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng. You will design, develop, and implement sophisticated electrical control systems for manufacturing and industrial processes, with strong PLC programming, HMI/SCADA expertise, and a proven ability to manage projects end-to-end.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial automation, a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles, and readiness to travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC programming proficiency (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software (FactoryTalk View, WinCC).
• Knowledge of Profinet and Ethernet/IP networking.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and documentation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems, schematics, and panel layouts for industrial automation projects.
• Program PLCs from various manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Develop and implement HMI/SCADA systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning on-site.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and control system issues; provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to define requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and client specs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources; provide technical support and training.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Project management

Electrical schematics

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Allen-Bradley

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Electrical Engineer in Randburg, Gauteng. You will design, develop, and implement sophisticated electrical control systems for manufacturing and industrial processes, with strong PLC programming, HMI/SCADA expertise, and a proven ability to manage projects end-to-end.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial automation, a solid foundation in electrical engineering principles, and readiness to travel to client sites.