Lead Remote Senior Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Remote engineering tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Process Automation to join a remote-first manufacturing firm. You will design, implement, and maintain automation systems across global operations, driving efficiency, quality, and safety from anywhere.

The role requires 8+ years in process automation, PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), robotics, and strong problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing process automation and robotics.
• Strong PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development experience.
• Remote collaboration and multi-project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing systems including PLCs, SCADA, and HMI.
• Optimize processes to improve throughput and product quality.
• Troubleshoot automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Lead automation upgrade projects and system integration.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Robotics

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Master's degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Process Automation to join a remote-first manufacturing firm. You will design, implement, and maintain automation systems across global operations, driving efficiency, quality, and safety from anywhere.

The role requires 8+ years in process automation, PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), robotics, and strong problem-solving.