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Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer

Jendmark • Eastern Cape, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

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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