Senior Industrial Automation Engineer — Lead Plant Optimizations

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art automation

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer in Klerksdorp to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated production lines. You will drive efficiency, reliability, and safety across facilities while mentoring teams and delivering innovative automation solutions.

The role demands a strong background in automation, robotics, and control systems, with hands-on experience in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to troubleshoot and improve operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficient in PLC programming and HMI development; familiar with robotics and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automated systems (PLCs, HMIs, robotics).
• Develop control strategies to optimize performance and throughput.
• Troubleshoot complex issues on automated equipment and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure safety standard compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate automation into manufacturing processes.
• Maintain documentation including electrical schematics and programming code.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics systems

Control systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer in Klerksdorp to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of automated production lines. You will drive efficiency, reliability, and safety across facilities while mentoring teams and delivering innovative automation solutions.

The role demands a strong background in automation, robotics, and control systems, with hands-on experience in PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks to troubleshoot and improve operations.