Senior Hybrid Automation Engineer - PLCs, HMI & Robotics

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in North West (Klerksdorp) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated production systems. You will select and integrate automation technologies, develop control logic, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You should be deeply familiar with PLC programming, robotics, and process control within the Klerksdorp industrial landscape to drive efficiency and quality across

Qualifications

• Extensive design, implementation, and optimization of automated production systems.
• Strong PLC programming, robotics, and process control experience.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior automation engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of automation solutions for manufacturing processes (PLC, HMI, SCADA).
• Select automation hardware and software components for optimal performance.
• Develop and test complex control logic and algorithms for reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate automation-related issues and root causes.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of new automation equipment.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams to meet goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the automation team.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

HMI development

SCADA systems

Process control

Mentoring junior engineers

Job description

Placements24 in North West (Klerksdorp) seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated production systems. You will select and integrate automation technologies, develop control logic, troubleshoot complex issues, and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You should be deeply familiar with PLC programming, robotics, and process control within the Klerksdorp industrial landscape to drive efficiency and quality across