Remote Automation & Controls Engineer in Manufacturing

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 400 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Training resources

Home office stipend

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation systems from anywhere in South Africa. The role requires deep PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, strong remote collaboration, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years’ experience in automation. You will contribute to safe, efficient, and innovative manufacturing processes while working independently in a remote

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automation and control systems engineering.
• Proven PLC/SCADA proficiency and industrial networks knowledge.

Responsabilités

• Design, program, and commission automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA platforms.
• Develop and implement complex control logic for manufacturing processes.
• Specify and integrate industrial hardware (sensors, actuators, robotics, vision).
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and solutions.
• Provide remote technical support and debugging for existing systems.
• Maintain system documentation (P&IDs, diagrams, logic, manuals).
• Stay current with automation and IIoT trends; conduct FATs/SATs when needed.
• Optimize automation for performance, reliability, and cost.

Connaissances

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Remote troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Outils

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

Ignition

FactoryTalk View

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Remote Automation and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support advanced automation systems from anywhere in South Africa. The role requires deep PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, strong remote collaboration, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years’ experience in automation. You will contribute to safe, efficient, and innovative manufacturing processes while working independently in a remote