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Automation Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Are you an Automation Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation and production systems This opportunity offers exposure to advanced manufacturing environments where you will be responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing automated systems to improve efficiency reliability and operational performance.
Job Description:
- Develop program and maintain PLC-controlled systems and equipment
- Configure support and optimize SCADA and HMI applications
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation control system and process-related issues
- Support new equipment installations upgrades and commissioning activities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce downtime
- Work closely with engineering production and maintenance teams to ensure optimal system performance
- Develop and maintain technical documentation control philosophies and operating procedures
- Monitor and improve automated processes to meet operational and quality objectives
- Ensure compliance with safety quality and engineering standards
- 3 - 10 years experience in automation control systems or production environments
- Proven experience working with PLC-controlled processes and systems
- Strong PLC programming experience
- Hands-on experience with SCADA systems and HMI development
- Experience with industrial networks communication protocols and control systems
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting abilities
- Experience with system commissioning optimization and operational support
- Knowledge of process improvement and production efficiency principles
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment
- Bachelors Degree in Mechatronics Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Automation Engineering or a related field
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