Job Summary
- We are seeking a versatile PLC Engineer / Technician to handle the full lifecycle of industrial machinery.
This role blends hands-on field automation with electrical design. You will collaborate with design engineers, manage budgets, execute global installations, and provide critical breakdown support.
- BEng / BSc / BTech / Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronic Engineering or relevant qualification
- Passed Trade Test (Red Seal) as a Millwright, Electrician, or Instrument Artisan with strong automation experience.
- Experience on automated manufacturing i.e high speed packing, weighing and sorting machinery
Technical Skills & Experience
- 3–5+ years of experience in PLC programming, industrial fault-finding, and site installations.
- PLC Certification: Proficiency in mainstream software (e.g., Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or similar).
- Design & Standards: Proven ability to design P&IDs and electrical diagrams to strict CE Regulations.
- Valid driver’s license, valid passport, and willingness to travel if occasionally needed
- Design & Plan: Collaborate on electrical/electronic layouts, draw P&IDs, and manage budget costing for new projects.
- Logistics & Supply: Handle part procurement, inventory management, and pilot project component planning.
- Install & Optimize: Lead equipment installations worldwide, rewrite PLC code for system optimization, and minimize client downtime.
- Support & Admin: Provide remote and on-site breakdown support. Submit accurate job sheets and manage client timelines.
Consultant: Chantene Potgieter - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes
Apply via our website www.dantesa.co.za
If you do not hear from us within 5 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful