Remote Electrical Engineer – Automation & Controls (SA)
Placements24
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Placements24 is partnering with a global leader in industrial automation to recruit a Remote Electrical Engineer. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for manufacturing clients, with full remote work from anywhere and strong emphasis on collaboration with distributed teams.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics, 5+ years in industrial automation, proficiency with PLC platforms and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial automation.
- Proficiency with PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and HMI/SCADA.
- Experience with electrical CAD software (EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical).
- Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
- Excellent problem-solving and remote troubleshooting abilities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical control systems for industrial automation projects, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, and motor control systems.
- Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts using CAD software.
- Specify electrical components, sensors, actuators, and control hardware.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues remotely, providing technical support to installation and commissioning teams.
- Collaborate closely with clients and internal project teams through virtual meetings and digital communication tools to define project requirements and ensure successful delivery.
- Develop and implement electrical testing procedures and documentation.
- Stay current with advancements in automation technology, including robotics, IIoT, and artificial intelligence in industrial applications.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards and best practices for remote engineering workflows.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables for assigned electrical engineering tasks.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations for industrial control systems.
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Job description
Placements24 is partnering with a global leader in industrial automation to recruit a Remote Electrical Engineer. The role focuses on design, development, and implementation of automation and control systems for manufacturing clients, with full remote work from anywhere and strong emphasis on collaboration with distributed teams.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics, 5+ years in industrial automation, proficiency with PLC platforms and
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