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Senior Automation Engineer

Executive Placements
Whittlesea Full-day Full-time

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

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