Senior Industrial Automation Systems Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Innovative projects

Challenging environment

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation for its Mahikeng operations. You will design, implement, and maintain automated production lines, integrating PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA while improving safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, develop control strategies, troubleshoot complex systems, and document electrical schematics and operating manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation design and support.
• Proficient with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks, sensors, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Develop control strategies to optimize machine performance.
• Troubleshoot complex automation hardware and software issues.
• Document electrical schematics, logic diagrams, and manuals.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate solutions.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Sensor technologies

Robotics systems

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

HMI software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation for its Mahikeng operations. You will design, implement, and maintain automated production lines, integrating PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA while improving safety, reliability, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, develop control strategies, troubleshoot complex systems, and document electrical schematics and operating manuals.