Automation Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated solutions for manufacturing processes, working fully remotely. You will leverage PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), robotics (FANUC, ABB), and system integration to optimize complex industrial systems, while collaborating with on-site teams through digital tools.

Excellent documentation, remote troubleshooting ability, and a focus on safety and reliability complete the role

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven automation engineering experience including PLC programming and robotics.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience with system integration and manufacturing network protocols.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop remote automation solutions.
• Excellent documentation and virtual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated control systems using PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots and robotic work cells.
• Integrate various automated equipment and systems into cohesive production lines.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation projects, including P&IDs and FDS.
• Conduct remote troubleshooting and provide technical support for existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on automation projects.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

System integration

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

FANUC Robotics

ABB Robotics

SCADA

HMI

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated solutions for their manufacturing processes, working entirely remotely. This role is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, improving product quality, and ensuring the safety and reliability of automated systems. You will leverage your expertise in robotics, PLC programming, and system integration to create innovative solutions that drive our manufacturing forward. This position offers the unique challenge and reward of optimizing complex industrial systems from a remote location, collaborating with on-site teams through advanced digital tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated control systems using PLC, HMI, and SCADA software.
• Program and troubleshoot industrial robots and robotic work cells.
• Integrate various automated equipment and systems into cohesive production lines.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for automation projects, including P&IDs and functional design specifications.
• Conduct remote troubleshooting and provide technical support for existing automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical engineers and production staff, on automation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in automation engineering, including PLC programming ("e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley") and robotics ("e.g., FANUC, ABB").
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience with system integration and network communication protocols used in manufacturing.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective automated solutions remotely.
• Excellent documentation and virtual communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and online training.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automation projects with significant impact.