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Software Automation Engineer

Somerset West, Cape Town Region💼 Full-time🗓 2026-02-11 → 2026-08-06

Core

Designing, programming, and integrating control systems and safety circuits for industrial machinery.

Role type

Automation Engineer

Builds

Control systems, safety circuits, and machine integration solutions

Domain

Industrial Automation / Manufacturing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC programming, Ladder Logic, Structured Text, C, Control system design, SCADA interfacing, CAD tools, Communication protocols (CAN bus, J1939, Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

Preferred skills

Ignition skills

Responsibilities

Control system design, PLC programming, SCADA interfacing, Networking interfacing to machines, Write and test PLC programs, Develop algorithms for safety-critical functions, Create detailed electrical schematics, Perform subsystem-level testing and debugging, Integration and testing of complete systems, Support system-level commissioning and troubleshooting, Interface with various communication protocols

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