Senior Automation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Senior Automation Engineer 

Our client is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to drive automation excellence, improve operational performance, and support critical plant control systems across multiple facilities.
We are looking for a technically strong Automation Engineer with extensive experience in SCADA development, PLC programming, industrial control systems, and plant optimization.
If you're passionate about industrial automation, process improvement, machine upgrades, and solving complex engineering challenges, this could be your next exciting career mov

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize SCADA systems Drive plant optimization initiatives through enhanced automation and real-time visualization solutions. Standardize control systems across manufacturing operations. Manage PLC programming, upgrades, and control system improvements. Record and maintain bills of materials for automated machinery. Create machine operating procedures, user manuals, and provide operator training. Develop automated performance reporting for machine efficiency, downtime, and breakdown analysis. Lead automation projects, machine upgrades, and control system replacements. Maintain and update electrical and control system drawings. Implement and manage change control processes for automation systems. Coordinate servicing and maintenance of electronic and instrumentation components. Plan and manage routine maintenance activities and breakdown support. Improve fault reporting, root-cause analysis, and machine reliability processes. Generate technical reports on machine failures and corrective actions. Ensure instrumentation calibration and compliance with required tolerances. Support electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting activities. Provide remote after-hours technical support when required. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety standards and best practices. Job Experience and Skills Required: Relevant tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation , or related discipline. 5-10 years' experience in industrial automation, control systems, or a heavy industrial environment. Strong SCADA development experience with: Ignition FactoryTalk Siemens WinCC Strong PLC programming experience with: Siemens Allen Bradley Delta PLCs Experience integrating field devices, PLCs, and SCADA platforms. Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols including: Modbus TCP\/IP Ethernet\/IP Java scripting experience advantageous. Experience managing machine upgrades and industrial automation projects. Exposure to electronic maintenance management systems such as CWorks. Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and standards. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and administrative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver's license and own reliable transport. Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Apply now! For more information contact: Karabo Mnguni 0873510724 For more exciting Engineering vacancies, please visit: \/>I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Electrical & Automation Control & Instrumentation Control Systems PLC Programming SCADA DCS Robotics Mechatronics If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.