Remote Automation Engineer — PLC/SCADA & Robotics

Placements24; Cape Town; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Generous annual leave

Continuous training and certifications

Attend virtual industry conferences

Flexible working hours

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) for clients across industries in South Africa. The role is fully remote, requiring strong remote support, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in industrial automation, hands-on PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA expertise, and robotics

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in industrial automation with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), HMI design and SCADA systems.
• Proven experience with robotic programming and integration (ABB, KUKA, Fanuc).
• Ability to design and implement complex automation solutions from concept to completion.
• Excellent troubleshooting and remote problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual collaboration.
• Must have reliable internet and a dedicated home office setup.

Responsabilidades

• Design, configure, and implement automation solutions including PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA integration.
• Provide remote technical support, troubleshooting, and maintenance for existing systems.
• Develop and optimize control strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers, PMs, and clients to define automation requirements and deliver solutions.
• Conduct virtual system audits and performance analyses to identify improvements.
• Develop documentation including design specs and user manuals; provide training materials.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotic integration

Remote troubleshooting

Strong communication

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Herramientas

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

HMI design

SCADA software

ABB/KUKA/Fanuc robotics

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA) for clients across industries in South Africa. The role is fully remote, requiring strong remote support, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and clients.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in industrial automation, hands-on PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), HMI/SCADA expertise, and robotics