Automation Engineering, Johannesburg

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Automation Engineeri..

Date posted:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Identify process and equipment improvements across current manufacturing operations

POSITION INFO:

Automation Engineering, Johannesburg

Identify process and equipment improvements across current manufacturing operations. Provide manufacturing expertise on new product development projects and establish unified automation and operational standards.

Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, or a BTech / Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering (Light Current).
Total Experience: 5–8 years in an automated design manufacturing environment.
Design & Controls Experience: Minimum 3–4 years of hands-on experience in designing automated machinery across mechanical, electrical, software, and control domains.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Legacy Equipment Support

Maintain and continuously optimize existing control systems, PLC software, and HMI interface designs.
Diagnose and support standard mechanical and electrical aspects of manufacturing machinery.
Provide direct and remote technical plant support for local and international production facilities.
Supervise and assist Automation Technicians with test equipment fabrication, plant installation, supplier jig/fixture maintenance, and equipment calibration.

New Product Development & Vendor Management

Collaborate with R&D during early-stage product design to apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
Partner with external automation vendors to assist with User Requirements Specifications (URS), system integration, commissioning oversight, and long-term support.
Continuous Improvement & Standardized Engineering
Identify efficiency and throughput opportunities within manufacturing and supply chain processes.
Help establish standardized project execution frameworks, including software guidelines, documentation templates, component standards, and commissioning procedures.
Evaluate international equipment to ensure compliance with regional safety and site standards.
Maintain full ISO 9001 compliance across all test equipment and system documentation.

Knowledge Transfer & Team Leadership

Mentor team members to build overall technical capability across manufacturing processes and control systems.
Delegate, coordinate, and track technical assignments effectively.

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