Senior Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SCADA systems
• Drive plant optimization initiatives through enhanced automation and real-time visualization solutions.
• Standardize control systems across manufacturing operations.
• Manage PLC programming, upgrades, and control system improvements.
• Record and maintain bills of materials for automated machinery.
• Create machine operating procedures, user manuals, and provide operator training.
• Develop automated performance reporting for machine efficiency, downtime, and breakdown analysis.
• Lead automation projects, machine upgrades, and control system replacements.
• Maintain and update electrical and control system drawings.
• Implement and manage change control processes for automation systems.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of electronic and instrumentation components.
• Plan and manage routine maintenance activities and breakdown support.
• Improve fault reporting, root-cause analysis, and machine reliability processes.
• Generate technical reports on machine failures and corrective actions.
• Ensure instrumentation calibration and compliance with required tolerances.
• Support electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting activities.
• Provide remote after-hours technical support when required.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards and best practices.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong SCADA development experience with:
• Ignition
• FactoryTalk
• Siemens WinCC
• Strong PLC programming experience with:
• Siemens
• Allen Bradley
• Delta PLCs
• Experience integrating field devices, PLCs, and SCADA platforms.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including:
• Modbus
• TCP/IP
• Ethernet/IP
• Java scripting experience advantageous.
• Experience managing machine upgrades and industrial automation projects.
• Exposure to electronic maintenance management systems such as CWorks.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Apply now!

For more information contact: Karabo Mnguni