Junior Automation Engineer / Control Systems Engineer
Network Engineering · Johannesburg West, Gauteng
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Junior Automation Engineer / Control Systems Engineer
Our client is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of industrial automation systems. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers on automation projects involving PLCs, SCADA systems, variable speed drives, instrumentation, and industrial control solutions. Duties & Responsibilities
Education
- BEng / BSc / BTech in:
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Job Experience & Skills Required
- 1-3 years' experience in automation, control systems, instrumentation, or industrial engineering
- Exposure to PLCs such as Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, Schneider, or CODESYS environments
- Basic understanding of SCADA and HMI systems
- Experience supporting commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault-finding activities
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and control systems
- Exposure to variable speed drives (VSDs), motor control, and instrumentation systems
- Ability to prepare technical documentation, drawings, quotations, and reports
- Comfortable working on customer sites and travelling when required
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and customer-facing abilities
- Exposure to SQL, industrial software platforms, or database troubleshooting will be advantageous
- Mining, manufacturing, power generation, water treatment, or process industry experience will be beneficial
Advantageous Experience
- PLC programming using TIA Portal, Studio 5000, or CODESYS
- SCADA platforms such as Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk, Wonderware, or AVEVA
- ABB Drives, Siemens Drives, or industrial motion control systems
- Automation project implementation and system integration
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Karabo Mnguni kmnguni@networkrecruitment.co.za 087 351 0724