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Software Engineer

Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay💼 Full-time🗓 2026-04-23 → 2026-08-13

Core

Design motor control centres (MCCs), configure PLC hardware and interfaces, and support production breakdowns for paint and sealing robots.

Role type

Automation software engineer (PLC/MCC)

Builds

Motor control centres, PLC configurations, robot interfaces

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Industrial automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

PLC software systems (Siemens), complex PLC hardware configuration, interface setup, electrical troubleshooting, project planning, installation, commissioning, mechanical/pneumatic system knowledge, data record verification

Preferred skills

Production support during breakdowns, site safety implementation, project deadline management

Technologies

Siemens PLC, MCCs, paint and sealing robots

Responsibilities

Design motor control centres, setup complex PLC hardware configurations, setup interfaces to various devices, provide technical assistance during production support time (breakdowns), verify and compile data records of all test readings

Seniority

Mid-level (2-5 years experience)

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