Senior Industrial Automation Engineer (Ignition/SCADA)

Profile Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel is seeking a skilled professional in Johannesburg with extensive experience in industrial automation and software development. This role involves taking ownership of automation software, driving development of tools, and providing operational support.

Ideal candidates will have a B.Eng in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in industrial automation, particularly with Ignition platforms and the water treatment sector. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• At least 3 years of experience on Ignition platforms.
• Minimum 2 years in on-site commissioning and operational support, preferably in water treatment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of existing automation and reporting software.
• Drive development of industrial automation tools.
• Provide operational support for monitoring and control systems.

Skills

Automation software development

Strong problem-solving skills

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

B.Eng (Electronic/Mechatronic/Control & Instrumentation)

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition (Vision, Perspective)

Adroit control systems

MS SQL

Job description

Profile Personnel is seeking a skilled professional in Johannesburg with extensive experience in industrial automation and software development. This role involves taking ownership of automation software, driving development of tools, and providing operational support.

Ideal candidates will have a B.Eng in a relevant field and over 5 years of experience in industrial automation, particularly with Ignition platforms and the water treatment sector. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams are essential.