Description:
This engineering and automation company specializes in industrial automation, custom fabrication, and turnkey solutions for manufacturing and agricultural sectors.What You'll Do:
- Design, develop, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial automation systems using PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and networking technologies.
- Draft and implement PLC logic (Phoenix Contact, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Omron, ABB, etc.).
- Configure SCADA/HMI interfaces and dashboards.
- Perform onsite commissioning, FAT, SAT, and system integration.
- Troubleshoot hardware and communication issues (I/O faults, sensors, VFDs, encoders, and comms buses).
- Interpret electrical diagrams, P&IDs, and loop drawings.
- Implement industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and MQTT).
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and risk assessments.
- Prepare documentation (functional specs, manuals, IO lists, and as-builts).
Education & Experience:
- 5+ years hands-on automation engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency with at least one major PLC/SCADA platform.
- Ability to lead projects, mentor juniors, and interface with clients.
- Skilled in designing complete automation systems end-to-end (electrical, commissioning & integration).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.
10 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za