Junior Electrical/Mechatronic Engineer (PLC & Automation)
Confidential • johannesburg, johannesburg • Posted June 14, 2026
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Maintenance & Support
Electrical Maintenance & Support
- Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems on production lines and plant equipment.
- Support fault-finding activities on electrical control circuits and automated machinery.
- Respond to electrical and automation breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Conduct routine inspections of motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical panels.
- Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with electrical safety standards and company procedures.
- Assist with PLC programming, troubleshooting, modification, and commissioning activities.
- Support the development and optimisation of machine control logic.
- Assist with HMI and SCADA configuration and troubleshooting.