PLC Specialist
Profile Personnel · Pretoria, Gauteng
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- A leading organisation within the manufacturing and automation sector is seeking an experienced PLC Specialist to join their technical team. This role is suited to a hands-on technician with strong automation, PLC programming, robotics and electrical fault-finding experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain and troubleshoot industrial robots and automated equipment.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance in line with maintenance schedules, job cards and work instructions.
- Conduct electrical fault-finding across automation, robotics and production equipment.
- Assist with robotic applications, projects, installations and commissioning.
- Maintain accurate repair records and provide feedback on completed work.
- Participate in departmental problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all work complies with company quality, SHEQ and safety requirements.
Requirements
- T3/S4 Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
- 5 years' experience in Automation and Instrumentation, with 2–3 years in an electrical/automation technician role.
- Extensive PLC programming experience, particularly Siemens S5/S7 and TIA Portal.
- Experience with Siemens, ABB and KUKA robotics, including KRC4.
- Strong knowledge of automation, pneumatics, hydraulics, presses and robotics maintenance.
- Good technical fault-finding, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.