Sr Electrical Controls Eng — PLC/SCADA & Motor Drives

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to lead PLC/SCADA design, VFD/servo drive configuration, and control panel development for complex industrial processes. You will work with mechanical engineers and clients to meet performance and safety standards, delivering robust automation solutions from design to commissioning.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), CAD experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics is required.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial electrical controls engineering.
• Proficient in PLC programming with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives and motor control systems.
• Familiarity with electrical panel design and CAD tools (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical).
• Knowledge of safety standards and functional safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and HMI/SCADA systems for industrial automation applications.
• Program PLCs and configure HMIs for various processes.
• Select, install and commission MCCs, VFDs, and servo drives.
• Develop electrical schematics and control panel layouts.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues in production.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to define requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.
• Maintain documentation including program code and P&IDs.
• Provide technical support and training to clients.

Skills

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

HMI/SCADA

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Profibus/Profinet

Ethernet/IP

VFDs & servo drives

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematics

Functional safety

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Electrical Controls Engineer to lead PLC/SCADA design, VFD/servo drive configuration, and control panel development for complex industrial processes. You will work with mechanical engineers and clients to meet performance and safety standards, delivering robust automation solutions from design to commissioning.

Ideal candidate has 6+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), CAD experience