Lead Remote Senior Electrical Automation Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 780,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly role

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in automation to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA systems for industrial clients worldwide, driving efficiency and reliability across manufacturing processes.

Based remotely, you will collaborate with project managers, software developers, and clients to deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions while adhering to safety standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Strong PLC programming experience with Siemens and Rockwell systems.
• Experience with industrial networking protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and VFDs.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC/SCADA systems, including hardware selection, control logic programming, and HMI development.
• Specify and integrate industrial electrical components, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
• Develop electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for automated systems.
• Conduct remote troubleshooting, diagnostics, and support for installed automation systems.
• Collaborate with clients and project teams to define automation requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Implement and adhere to stringent safety standards and best practices in all aspects of automation design and deployment.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA software

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in automation to join a fully remote team. You will design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA systems for industrial clients worldwide, driving efficiency and reliability across manufacturing processes.

Based remotely, you will collaborate with project managers, software developers, and clients to deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions while adhering to safety standards and best practices.