Control Engineer

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POSITION INFO:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Control Engineer to join a leading manufacturing organization based in Pietermaritzburg. The ideal candidate will be a solutions-driven professional with a strong technical background and a passion for optimizing complex industrial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, focusing on quality, throughput, equipment availability, and safety.

• Lead fault-finding efforts, conduct root cause analyses, and develop optimal solutions for complex process-related issues.

• Understand, maintain, and optimize advanced process control systems.

• Implement and manage preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.

• Execute and oversee specialized engineering projects.

• Utilize modern IT tools to analyze, plan, and optimize manufacturing operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy process manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in working with advanced control systems and real-time controllers such as PLC/DCS.

• Strong computer literacy with experience in development/application tools and statistical process control.

• Experience with system integration across various control platforms.

• Knowledge of industrial data storage, server management, and structured programming languages (e.g., C) is advantageous.

• Ability to remain adaptable and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, analytical, and hands-on approach, with strong collaboration skills within a diverse, multidisciplinary team.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.