Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES023651/RS

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Location:

Nelspruit, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An automation company in Nelspruit is seeking an Automation Engineer.

POSITION INFO:
Design, develop, maintain and troubleshoot industrial automation systems using PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives, sensors,
instrumentation and networking technologies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Draft and implement PLC logic (Phoenix Contact, Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, Omron, AB, ABB etc as needed).
- 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).

JUNIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS

- National Diploma / BTech / Mechatronics / Electrical Engineering / Process Instrumentation.
- 0–3 years’ relevant experience.
- Solid understanding of PLC basics, ladder logic, instrumentation fundamentals, sensors, encoders, motors, VSDs.
- Willingness to travel and get hands dirty onsite.
- Remuneration: R15,000 – R25,000 CTC, aligned with experience and qualifications

SENIOR AUTOMATION ENGINEER 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).
- Remuneration: R25,000 – R100,000 CTC, aligned with experience and qualifications

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