An exciting career opportunity to develop into a future supervisory role
Become part of our growth story in shaping, creating, innovating and leading the
future of industrial automation.
We're looking for a passionate Control Systems Engineer who enjoys solving
complex automation challenges and wants to grow into a technical leadership role.
This is more than a programming position.
You'll design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing
systems while working alongside experienced engineers on projects delivered across
South Africa and internationally.
For the right person, this role provides a structured pathway into a Control Systems
Supervisor position where you'll lead programming teams, mentor engineers and
drive successful project delivery.
If you're someone who enjoys seeing a machine come to life, solving difficult
problems under pressure and continuously improving both yourself and those
around you, we'd like to hear from you.
What we're looking for:
a) Qualifications
- National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence
b) Experience
We're looking for someone with approximately 3-5 years of industrial automation experience, preferably within the automotive manufacturing industry.
Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:
- Siemens PLCs
- Beckhoff
- Allen Bradley
- Mitsubishi
- Omron
- Industrial Robotics
- Motion Control
- SCADA Systems
- Machine Vision
- Industrial Networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Serial
- Communications)
c) You'll thrive in this role if you are:
- Passionate about automation
- Naturally curious and enjoy learning new technologies
- A structured problem solver
- Comfortable working under pressure
- Able to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Willing to travel locally and internationally
- Interested in developing leadership skills
- Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others succeed
What you'll be doing:
You'll become involved in every phase of an automation project including:
- Developing PLC, HMI and SCADA software
- Designing control philosophies and machine sequences
- Configuring industrial networks and fieldbus systems
- Integrating robots, vision systems, motion control and measurement
- equipment
- Testing and commissioning equipment both locally and internationally
- Supporting customers during installation and production ramp-up
- Producing high-quality technical documentation
- Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering teams
- Identifying opportunities to improve software standards and engineering
- efficiency
As your experience grows, you'll also begin to:
- Lead small programming teams
- Plan software milestones and project deliverables
- Mentor junior engineers
- Coordinate commissioning activities
- Interface directly with customers
- Drive continuous improvement within the department
- Progress toward becoming a Control Systems Supervisor
Career Growth:
This position has been created for engineers who want more than just another
programming job.
As your technical knowledge and leadership abilities develop, you'll have the
opportunity to progress into a Control Systems Supervisor role where you'll:
- Lead programming teams
- Coordinate project execution
- Support and mentor engineers
- Improve engineering standards and processes
- Help shape the future of our automation department
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems
- Travel internationally
- Work with the latest PLC, Robotics and Industrial Automation technologies
- Be part of a highly skilled engineering team
- Develop both technically and professionally
- Build a long-term career with clear progression opportunities
Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the
provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998
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