Remote Automation Engineer – PLCs, Robotics & MES Expert

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Remote Work

Global Team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and commission automated systems, integrating robotics into manufacturing processes while collaborating with clients globally.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on automation experience, PLC programming across major platforms, and strong HMI/SCADA skills. Remote-first environment supports flexible, autonomous work with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree in a relevant field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation.
• Strong PLC programming across major platforms.
• Proficient in HMI/SCADA development and robotics integration.
• Solid knowledge of industrial networking protocols.
• Independent project management with remote teamwork capability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, program, and commission automated control systems.
• Integrate robotic systems into manufacturing processes.
• Develop and troubleshoot electrical control panels.
• Perform system testing, validation, and performance tuning.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers on requirements.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Stay current with emerging automation technologies.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and automation innovations.
• Contribute to MES design and implementation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robotics integration

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk View

WinCC

InduSoft

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and commission automated systems, integrating robotics into manufacturing processes while collaborating with clients globally.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on automation experience, PLC programming across major platforms, and strong HMI/SCADA skills. Remote-first environment supports flexible, autonomous work with ongoing professional development.