Automation Engineer

Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot industrial automation systems using PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives, sensors,

instrumentation and networking technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Draft and implement PLC logic (Phoenix Contact, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Omron, AB, ABB etc as needed).

- Develop and configure SCADA/HMI interfaces and dashboards.

- Perform onsite commissioning, FAT, SAT, and system integration work.

- Troubleshoot automation hardware and comms issues (I/O faults, encoder problems, comms buses, sensors,

VFDs, etc.).

- Interpret electrical diagrams, P&IDs, loop drawings.

- Implement industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT etc).

- Ensure system compliance with safety standards and risk assessments.

- Prepare documentation (functional specs, manuals, IO lists, as-builts).

JUNIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS

- National Diploma / BTech / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering / Process Instrumentation.

- 03 years relevant experience.

- Solid understanding of PLC basics, ladder logic, instrumentation fundamentals, sensors, encoders, motors, VSDs.

- Willingness to travel and get hands dirty onsite.

- Remuneration: R15,000 R25,000 CTC, aligned with experience and qualifications

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS

- 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.

- Able to design complete automation systems end-to-end (electrical + commissioning + integration).

- Remuneration: R25,000 R100,000 CTC, aligned with experience and qualifications