Senior Industrial Automation Electrical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Technical training

Challenging projects

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial automation to optimize production through advanced control systems and automated machinery.

The role focuses on PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, and robotics, with responsibilities spanning design, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Skilled in reading electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Experience with robotics integration and industrial networking protocols desirable.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for industrial automation projects using PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Program and troubleshoot PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley) and HMI software.
• Specify and integrate industrial robots, vision systems, and other automated equipment.
• Conduct electrical safety assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage electrical aspects of capital projects, including equipment selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Provide ongoing technical support and training to maintenance and operations staff on automated systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Robotics integration

Networking protocols

Electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in industrial automation to optimize production through advanced control systems and automated machinery.

The role focuses on PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, and robotics, with responsibilities spanning design, installation, commissioning and ongoing technical support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.