Control Systems Engineer

a) Qualifications

b) Experience

We're looking for someone with approximately 3-5 years of industrial

automation experience, preferably within the automotive manufacturing

industry.

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• Siemens PLCs
• Beckhoff
• Allen Bradley
• Mitsubishi
• Omron
• Industrial Robotics
• Motion Control
• SCADA Systems
• Machine Vision
• Industrial Networking (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Serial
• Communications)

c) You'll thrive in this role if you are:

• Passionate about automation
• Naturally curious and enjoy learning new technologies
• A structured problem solver
• Comfortable working under pressure
• Able to communicate confidently with customers and colleagues
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Willing to travel locally and internationally
• Interested in developing leadership skills
• Someone who enjoys mentoring and helping others succeed

What you'll be doing:

You'll become involved in every phase of an automation project including:

• Developing PLC, HMI and SCADA software
• Designing control philosophies and machine sequences
• Configuring industrial networks and fieldbus systems
• Integrating robots, vision systems, motion control and measurement
• equipment
• Testing and commissioning equipment both locally and internationally
• Supporting customers during installation and production ramp-up
• Producing high-quality technical documentation
• Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Software Engineering teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve software standards and engineering
• efficiency

As your experience grows, you'll also begin to:

• Lead small programming teams
• Plan software milestones and project deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers
• Coordinate commissioning activities
• Interface directly with customers
• Drive continuous improvement within the department
• Progress toward becoming a Control Systems Supervisor

Career Growth:

This position has been created for engineers who want more than just another

programming job.

As your technical knowledge and leadership abilities develop, you'll have the

opportunity to progress into a Control Systems Supervisor role where you'll:

• Lead programming teams

• Coordinate project execution

• Support and mentor engineers

• Improve engineering standards and processes

• Help shape the future of our automation department

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing systems

• Travel internationally

• Work with the latest PLC, Robotics and Industrial Automation technologies

• Be part of a highly skilled engineering team

• Develop both technically and professionally

• Build a long-term career with clear progression opportunities

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the

provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998