Senior Electrical & Automation Design Engineer

What you’ll be doing

• Design electrical control systems and develop detailed electrical schematics using EPLAN (preferred) or similar electrical CAD software.
• Develop and maintain PLC software using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 platforms.
• Design, develop and configure SCADA and HMI applications for industrial process control systems.
• Produce electrical panel layouts, wiring diagrams, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supporting manufacturing documentation.
• Select appropriate electrical and automation components while supporting procurement activities.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), workshop testing, and system validation prior to delivery.
• Provide installation support, commissioning, start-up assistance, and technical troubleshooting on customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and automation faults during commissioning and operational support.
• Develop, improve and maintain company electrical engineering standards, documentation, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Process and Project Engineers to ensure seamless integration of multidisciplinary designs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical standards, safety regulations, and engineering quality requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, operating manuals, test reports, and commissioning documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through standardization and optimisation of electrical and automation designs.
• Travel to project sites as required to support installation, commissioning, testing, and client handover activities.

• BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within industrial automation or control systems engineering (8+ years preferred).
• Strong experience in industrial electrical design and schematic development.
• Proficiency in EPLAN or similar electrical design software.
• Experience programming PLCs using Siemens TIA Portal and/or Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Practical experience developing SCADA and HMI systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation including:
  • 4–20 mA instrumentation
  • RTDs
  • Modbus
  • Profinet
  • Ethernet/IP
  • Industrial communications networks
• Experience with MCCs, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), motor control systems, and industrial control panels.
• Ability to perform electrical fault finding, commissioning, and system optimisation.
• Strong understanding of electrical standards, control philosophies, and industrial automation best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and take ownership of engineering deliverables.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for commissioning and site support when required.
• South African citizen or legally eligible to work in South Africa.

• OEM Machine Building
• Industrial Automation
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• General Manufacturing
• Mining
• Process Plants

• Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead technically challenging automation and electrical engineering projects from concept through commissioning.
• Exposure to complex industrial control systems across municipal and industrial water treatment applications.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team committed to innovation and technical excellence.
• Ongoing opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and involvement in cutting-edge automation technologies.

• This is a technically demanding role requiring a high level of ownership and engineering accountability.
• The successful candidate will be involved throughout the complete project lifecycle - from concept design and detailed engineering through manufacturing support, commissioning, and client handover.
• Regular interaction with workshop teams, project managers, clients, suppliers, and site personnel forms an important part of the role.
• Occasional travel will be required for factory testing, installation support, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Success in this role requires strong technical capability, excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and a genuine passion for solving complex engineering challenges.