Nelspruit: 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