Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Automation Engineer for an on-site role in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. The candidate will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems to boost production efficiency, quality, and safety.

Expertise in PLC programming, robotics, SCADA, and related control technologies is essential to lead projects from conception to completion. The role requires hands-on leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and implementing automation for manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, robotics, SCADA, and HMI.
• Hands-on, on-site role requiring proactive problem-solving and collaboration with engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA system configuration.
• Specify, select, and integrate industrial robots, vision systems, and other automation hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain automation software documentation, including logic diagrams, P&IDs, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of automated systems.
• Lead automation project planning, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

SCADA

HMI development

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

Industrial Robots

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to join their advanced manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This role is crucial for designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated automation systems that enhance production efficiency, quality, and safety. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of PLC programming, robotics, SCADA systems, and other industrial control technologies. You will be responsible for leading automation projects from conception to completion, working closely with cross-functional engineering teams. This is a hands-on, on-site position requiring a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to driving technological advancements within the plant. If you are passionate about automation and eager to contribute to a leading industrial enterprise in Port Elizabeth, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA system configuration.
• Specify, select, and integrate industrial robots, vision systems, and other automation hardware.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation system issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Develop and maintain automation software documentation, including logic diagrams, P&IDs, and user manuals.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless integration of automated systems.
• Lead automation project planning, including scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.