Automation Engineer

2 days ago

Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa Network2 Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year
An automation company in Nelspruit is seeking an 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, and 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, and as-builts).
Junior Automation Engineer Requirements:
  • National Diploma / BTech / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering / Process Instrumentation.
  • 0–3 years relevant experience.
  • Solid understanding of PLC basics, ladder logic, instrumentation fundamentals, sensors, encoders, motors, and VSDs.
  • Willingness to travel and get hands dirty onsite.
  • Remuneration: R – R 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: R – R CTC, aligned with experience and qualifications.
Please send your CV to [email protected].

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