Automation Technician

Confidential

Full-time Engineering
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Location
rosslyn, rosslyn, South-Africa
Posted
July 27, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Program, modify, troubleshoot, and optimise Siemens PLC control systems Commission, test, and support automated machinery and production lines Diagnose and resolve faults on PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VSDs, and industrial communication networks Support the installation, integration, and commissioning of new automation systems Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and controls teams during machine build and commissioning Perform preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities to maximise equipment reliability and performance Maintain PLC backups, technical documentation, and system modifications Ensure automation systems comply with customer specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements Skills & Experience Minimum 35 years' experience in industrial automation, machinery, production lines, or systems integration Strong experience programming and troubleshooting Siemens PLCs using TIA Portal and/or Step 7 Experience with Siemens HMIs, in...