Remote Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & MES

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Learning and certifications support

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in the United States. You will design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing environments, with emphasis on PLC programming, HMI development, robotics integration, and SCADA systems.

This is a remote-first position working with global clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects independently

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on industrial automation experience.
• Proficiency with PLC platforms: Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi.
• Experience in HMI/SCADA: FactoryTalk View, WinCC, InduSoft.
• Experience with robotics programming: FANUC, KUKA, ABB.
• Knowledge of Profinet/Ethernet/IP.
• Ability to work independently and in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA software.
• Integrate robotic systems into manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless operation and high performance.
• Develop and troubleshoot electrical control panels and systems.
• Perform system testing, validation, and performance tuning to ensure optimal functionality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers to define automation requirements and project scopes.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for installed automation systems.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation, including design specifications, wiring diagrams, and programming logic.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies and industry best practices.
• Identify opportunities for automation improvements and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Robotics integration

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

InduSoft

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in the United States. You will design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing environments, with emphasis on PLC programming, HMI development, robotics integration, and SCADA systems.

This is a remote-first position working with global clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage projects independently