Electrical Engineer – Machine Design & Industrial Automation (Permanent)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer – Machine Design & Industrial Automation Start Date: 2026-08-31 - 2026-09-30 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB000171 Sectors: Engineering and Technical Location: Gauteng , Centurion Salary: Brief: automation engineer|control systems|electrical engineer|eplan|hmi|industrial automation|machine design|motion control|plc|servo drives ⚡ Electrical Engineer – Machine Design & Industrial Automation 📍 Location: Centurion, Gauteng (Office-Based) 🏢 Department: Electrical Engineering 💼 Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time 💵 Remuneration: R500 000 – R625 000 per annum CTC, depending on experience Design the Controls. Integrate the Technology. Bring Machines to Life. Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering company specialising in the design and development of custom machinery, automated equipment and integrated engineering systems . From initial concept and detailed engineering through manufacture, testing and commissioning, their engineers develop technically advanced equipment for demanding industrial applications. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in machine design and industrial automation to join their engineering team in Centurion. About the Role This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys seeing a design progress from concept and electrical schematics through to a fully operational machine . You will take responsibility for the electrical and control aspects of custom-built machinery, working closely with mechanical engineers and other technical specialists to deliver fully integrated systems. Your work will include electrical design, PLC and HMI integration, motors and drives, control panels, motion control, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning . Detail: Key Responsibilities Design electrical and control systems for custom machinery and automated equipment Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and control panel layouts Specify and integrate PLCs, HMIs, motors, VSDs, servo drives, sensors and instrumentation Develop and support machine control architectures and industrial communication networks Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure effective electrical/mechanical system integration Support prototype development, machine assembly, testing and commissioning Prepare bills of materials, electrical documentation and manufacturing packs Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues during development and commissioning Optimise machine performance, reliability and functionality Ensure designs comply with applicable electrical, machine safety and engineering standards Minimum Requirements BEng or BSc Degree in Electrical Engineering Approximately 4–7 years' relevant engineering experience Proven experience in machine design, industrial automation or equipment development Strong understanding of industrial electrical and control systems Experience working with PLCs and HMIs Good knowledge of motors, VSDs, servo drives and motion control Experience with control panel design, wiring and electrical standards Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar electrical design software Understanding of industrial communication networks and system integration Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to take engineering work from concept through design, manufacture and implementation Advantageous Experience PLC programming experience using Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar platforms Robotics or advanced automation experience Machine safety systems and functional safety exposure Knowledge of relevant machine directives and standards Hands-on commissioning and site support experience Why Consider This Opportunity? If you enjoy designing machinery rather than simply maintaining existing electrical systems , this role offers the opportunity to become involved throughout the complete engineering lifecycle. You will: Design innovative custom-built machines and automation systems Work on varied and technically challenging engineering projects Collaborate directly with mechanical and multidisciplinary engineering teams Gain exposure to advanced automation and motion-control technologies Participate in testing and commissioning your own designs See your engineering work progress from an idea on screen to a functioning machine show more... For more information please contact: Placement Partner - NS Apply