Control Systems Engineer

An exciting career opportunity to develop into a future supervisory role

Become part of our growth story in shaping, creating, innovating and leading the

future of industrial automation.

We're looking for a passionate Control Systems Engineer who enjoys solving

complex automation challenges and wants to grow into a technical leadership role.

This is more than a programming position.

You'll design, develop and commission world-class automated manufacturing

systems while working alongside experienced engineers on projects delivered across

South Africa and internationally.

For the right person, this role provides a structured pathway into a Control Systems

Supervisor position where you'll lead programming teams, mentor engineers and

drive successful project delivery.

If you're someone who enjoys seeing a machine come to life, solving difficult

problems under pressure and continuously improving both yourself and those

around you, we'd like to hear from you.

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Valid driver's licence

We're looking for someone with approximately 3-5 years of industrial automation experience, preferably within the automotive manufacturing industry.

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

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