Remote Automation & Control Systems Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Contract role

Exposure to advanced automation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer for a contract role near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The position focuses on design, development, implementation, and support of automation and control systems for manufacturing processes.

You will work on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and industrial networking, with opportunities to contribute to commissioning, documentation, and remote technical support for production lines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming (Siemens S7, TIA Portal, Rockwell ControlLogix/Studio 5000).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software packages (WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Ignition).
• Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols and automation standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement PLC programs for industrial automation applications (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Develop HMI and SCADA systems for process monitoring and control.
• Configure and integrate Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus networks.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Travel occasionally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science

Tools

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automation & Control Systems Engineer for a contract role near Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The position focuses on design, development, implementation, and support of automation and control systems for manufacturing processes.

You will work on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and industrial networking, with opportunities to contribute to commissioning, documentation, and remote technical support for production lines.