Senior PLC & HMI Controls Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Training and development opportunities

Exposure to diverse automationprojects

Port Elizabeth location

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems for manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI development, and integration with VFDs/servos, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency on automated production lines. A strong background in electrical schematics and cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) from major vendors (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.).
• Experience with HMI software development and industrial networking protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Knowledge of VFDs, servo drives, motor control, and robotics is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLCs for industrial automation applications.
• Create and configure HMIs for operator control and monitoring.
• Implement and commission VFDs and servo systems for motion control.
• Develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose control system issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on machine design and integration.
• Ensure safety regulations and best practices for industrial control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Troubleshooting

Analyzing & problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics background

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

VFDs & servo drives

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Electrical Control Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced control systems for manufacturing processes.

The role emphasizes PLC programming, HMI development, and integration with VFDs/servos, ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency on automated production lines. A strong background in electrical schematics and cross-functional collaboration is required.