PLC Engineer

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced PLC Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team specialising in industrial automation and control systems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, development, commissioning and maintenance of PLC-based control systems across various industrial applications. The role requires strong technical expertise in automation, electrical control systems, troubleshooting and system integration.

POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced PLC Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team specialising in industrial automation and control systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, programming, development, commissioning and maintenance of PLC-based control systems across various industrial applications. The role requires strong technical expertise in automation, electrical control systems, troubleshooting and system integration. Key Responsibilities and Duties Design, develop and implement PLC-based automation and control systems. Develop, modify and optimise PLC software for industrial machinery and production processes. Program and configure PLC platforms, including Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider or Mitsubishi. Develop and configure HMI and SCADA applications for process monitoring and control. Conduct PLC programming, debugging, testing and fault-finding. Integrate PLC systems with electrical equipment, instrumentation, drives, motors and other automation devices. Configure and commission variable speed drives, servo systems and industrial control equipment. Interpret electrical schematics, control panel drawings and technical specifications. Conduct on-site installation, commissioning and troubleshooting of automation systems. Identify opportunities to improve machine performance, production efficiency and system reliability. Provide technical support to clients, maintenance teams and project engineers. Prepare technical documentation, functional specifications, operating manuals and commissioning reports. Ensure automation solutions comply with relevant engineering standards and safety requirements. Participate in project planning, execution and delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets. Minimum Requirements BEng \/ BSc \/ BTech \/ National Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic Engineering or a related field. Proven experience in PLC programming and industrial automation. Strong knowledge of PLC hardware, software development and control systems. Experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, Allen-Bradley or equivalent PLC programming platforms. Knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems. Understanding of electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial communication networks. Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation. Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving abilities. Advantageous Experience Experience with Siemens S7-1200, S7-1500 or Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs. Knowledge of SCADA platforms such as WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition or Wonderware. Experience with industrial communication protocols, including Profinet, Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet\/IP and OPC. Exposure to VSDs, servo drives, robotics and motion control systems. Experience in manufacturing, mining, process plants or material handling environments. Previous involvement in automation projects from design and programming through to commissioning and handover. Please send your cv to