Maintenance Technician Millwright / Electrician, Cape Town

Electrical Design Engineer– (Industrial Automation)

Location:

Netherlands, On-site (with relocation support)

We are seeking an experienced

Electrical Design Engineer– Automation

to design and develop electrical systems for automated production and manufacturing environments. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working on exciting automation projects across industries such as manufacturing, food&beverage, logistics, and energy.

Key Responsibilities

Design electrical systems for automated production lines and machinery

Develop detailed electrical schematics and panel layouts

Design control panels, power distribution systems, and MCCs

Select electrical components (breakers, contactors, relays, VSDs, safety devices, etc.)

Integrate PLC, HMI, servo, and drive systems into overall electrical architecture

Ensure compliance with relevant standards (SANS, IEC, etc.)

Support panel building, installation, and commissioning activitiesCollaborate with mechanical, software, and production teams

Prepare technical documentation, BOMs, and cable schedules

Required Experience&Skills

Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

2–5+ years’ experience in electrical design within industrial automation

Proven experience designing control panels and production automation systems

Strong understanding of:

PLC integration

Motor control&drives

Safety circuits and protection systems

Experience with electrical CAD software (EPLAN preferred; AutoCAD Electrical acceptable)

Knowledge of industrial standards and best practices

Fluent in Afrikaans (as Afrikaans is similar to Dutch) and English

What we offer

2-year contract (40 hours/week) with potential for permanent employment

25 paid holidays per year (+ potential ADV days)

Up to 7 paid public holidays per year

Holiday allowance: 8.33% of gross annual salary (paid in May)

Overtime and shift allowances paid accordingly

Personal guidance throughout the relocation process

Interested or know someone who fits this profile? Send your CV to or message me directly.

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