Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000101/LL

Date posted:

Monday, April 20, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading automation engineering firm based in Edenvale, Johannesburg. The client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial Automation Engineer to take technical ownership of complex automation projects while providing guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

POSITION INFO:

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation systems
Take technical responsibility for complex automation projects from concept through to commissioning
Ensure all automation solutions comply with relevant engineering standards and client specifications
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers within the automation team
Review system designs, code, and documentation to ensure quality and consistency
Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of automation systems on site and remotely
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum 7 years’ experience in industrial automation engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms
Proven experience leading or taking ownership of automation projects
Ability to mentor and technically support other engineers
BEng or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

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