Remote Automation Engineer - Manufacturing Operations

Placements24; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Remote-first approach

Career development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Specialist for a fully remote role supporting manufacturing operations across locations in South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics, to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency.

You will provide remote troubleshooting, collaborate with on-site teams for project commissioning, and develop thorough documentation while staying current with industry best practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• 4+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation, PLC programming and SCADA/HMI.
• Proven robotics programming/ integration experience (FANUC, KUKA).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and control system architecture.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing processes, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and robotics integration.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for automation hardware and software.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to commission projects and upgrade systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems including diagrams and configs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement through automation and cost reduction.
• Stay updated on emerging automation technologies and best practices.
• Conduct remote training sessions for on-site personnel.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and vendor selection for automation initiatives.
• Ensure safety standards and regulations in automation design and implementation.

Connaissances

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Robotics integration

Remote support

Electrical schematics

Formation

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Outils

Rockwell Automation

Siemens PLCs

FANUC robotics

KUKA robotics

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Specialist for a fully remote role supporting manufacturing operations across locations in South Africa. You will design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics, to improve productivity, safety, and efficiency.

You will provide remote troubleshooting, collaborate with on-site teams for project commissioning, and develop thorough documentation while staying current with industry best practices and