Nelspruit: Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer Nelspruit 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). Responsibilities: Draft and implement PLC logic (Phoenix Contact, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Omron, AB, ABB etc.) 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).