Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join a distributed, fully remote engineering team. You will design, implement and maintain advanced automation systems, focusing on safety, efficiency and quality across industrial processes.

The role requires a bachelor's in Electrical/Chemical/Control Engineering, at least five years of industrial experience, and strong PLC/DCS expertise (Siemens, Rockwell).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within industrial settings.
• Expertise in PLC/DCS programming, configuration, and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of process control principles, loop tuning, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control valves, and associated systems for process applications.
• Develop and implement PLC/DCS control strategies and logic for complex industrial processes.
• Configure and calibrate various types of industrial sensors and transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams remotely to define system requirements and deliver solutions.
• Stay current with advancements in instrumentation and control technologies to recommend improvements.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming

Process control

Sensor calibration

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a specialized Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join their advanced engineering team. This is a fully remote position, offering a unique opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to critical industrial projects. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation and control systems that optimize industrial processes for efficiency, safety, and quality. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in automation, sensor technology, and control theory, and excels in a remote collaborative environment, driving innovation and problem-solving across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and specify instrumentation, control valves, and associated systems for process applications.
• Develop and implement PLC/DCS control strategies and logic for complex industrial processes.
• Configure and calibrate various types of industrial sensors and transmitters.
• Troubleshoot and maintain existing instrumentation and control systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams remotely to define system requirements and deliver solutions.
• Stay current with advancements in instrumentation and control technologies to recommend improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering within industrial settings.
• Expertise in PLC/DCS programming, configuration, and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of process control principles, loop tuning, and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
• Proven ability to work effectively and independently in a remote engineering environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation projects.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and training.
• Allowance for home office setup and connectivity.