Senior Electrical Engineer - Industrial Automation & Projects Lead

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Performance bonuses

Relocation assistance

Access to advanced engineering tools

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading manufacturing solutions company in Randburg, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial automation. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing complex automated systems in a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, and a proven track record of leading automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7 years in electrical engineering with a focus on industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), HMI design and SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, motor control and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee selection and integration of automation components (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotics).
• Lead electrical engineering aspects of capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical/automation issues on the production floor.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and docs.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate across mechanical, production and IT teams for integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Research new automation technologies to improve productivity.
• Manage external vendors and contractors for electrical services.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Electrical control systems

Industrial automation

Project management

Team leadership

Industrial power distribution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Professional Engineer (PE) registration desirable

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA software

HMIs

Electrical design software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading manufacturing solutions company in Randburg, Gauteng, to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial automation. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing complex automated systems in a high-volume production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in electrical engineering, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, and a proven track record of leading automation projects.