Remote Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA & HMI Design

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,306,000 - 1,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Remote work setup support

Training and certification programs

Diverse automation projects

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineer with automation and control systems expertise for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and support automated electrical systems across diverse industrial processes, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, scalable control solutions from a home office.

You will work with PLC/SCADA/HMI architectures, program equipment, and troubleshoot remotely while staying current with the latest automation technologies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• Proven experience in design, programming, and implementation of PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with SCADA and data acquisition is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control system architectures including PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Program and commission automation equipment and software for seamless integration.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with automated systems and provide remote support.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and stakeholders to define system requirements.
• Stay updated on automation advancements and recommend improvements.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

SCADA software

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Engineer with automation and control systems expertise for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and support automated electrical systems across diverse industrial processes, collaborating with clients and internal teams to deliver robust, scalable control solutions from a home office.

You will work with PLC/SCADA/HMI architectures, program equipment, and troubleshoot remotely while staying current with the latest automation technologies and standards.