Senior Industrial Automation Engineer: PLCs & Robotics

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 482,000 - 964,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Specialist Industrial Automation Engineer to optimize production through advanced automation systems in Durban. The role requires deep PLC programming, SCADA, and robotics expertise to improve efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot automation projects, collaborate with production teams, and stay current with industry advances including IoT and AI applications in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related field is required.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).
• Experience with SCADA software and HMI development (WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware).
• Familiarity with Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP and robotics integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Program and configure Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron PLCs.
• Integrate robotic systems into production lines.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and control documentation.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams for process improvement and automation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics integration

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI development

Wonderware

Ignition

Profibus/Profinet

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Specialist Industrial Automation Engineer to optimize production through advanced automation systems in Durban. The role requires deep PLC programming, SCADA, and robotics expertise to improve efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will design, implement, and troubleshoot automation projects, collaborate with production teams, and stay current with industry advances including IoT and AI applications in manufacturing.