Senior Remote Industrial Automation Engineer

Placements24

Waukee (IA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly environment

Learning opportunities

Access to cutting-edge automation tech

Collaborative remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our team remotely. The role designs, develops, and implements sophisticated PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for industrial automation projects, leading initiatives from a home office.

You will mentor junior engineers, advance control strategies, troubleshoot for safety and reliability, and perform remote FAT/SAT testing. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics engineering and at least seven

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics.
Minimum 7 years of experience in control systems and industrial automation.
Extensive experience with Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms and SCADA software.
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and network architecture.
Proven ability to lead projects and work independently in a remote environment.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Lead design, programming, and implementation of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Develop robust control strategies and algorithms for complex industrial processes.
Oversee integration of control systems with other plant systems and networks.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers remotely.
Troubleshoot and optimize control systems for efficiency, safety, and reliability.
Conduct remote FAT and support SAT virtually.