Remote Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLC Control

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,141,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with robotics and control systems experience for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain automated systems for industrial applications, focusing on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and motion control.

Responsibilities include integrating FANUC, KUKA, and ABB robotics, coding PLCs, building HMIs, documenting sequences, and providing remote support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, CS or related field.
  • 5+ years in industrial automation with robotics and PLC programming.
  • Proficiency with major robot platforms and HMI/SCADA software.
  • Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and remote work.

Responsibilities

  • Design, program, and commission PLC-based control systems for industrial automation.
  • Develop and integrate robotic systems (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) for manufacturing.
  • Design and implement HMI/SCADA systems.
  • Perform motion control programming and system tuning.
  • Troubleshoot automation issues remotely and document solutions.
  • Create technical documentation and sequence of operations.
  • Collaborate with mechanical engineers and project managers remotely.
  • Stay updated on automation tech, robotics, and control systems.

Skills

Remote problem-solving
Technical documentation
Communication skills
Independent work
Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/CS

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC
Siemens PLC
FANUC
KUKA
ABB
FactoryTalk View
WinCC
Ethernet/IP
Profinet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer with robotics and control systems experience for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, implement, and maintain automated systems for industrial applications, focusing on PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and motion control.

Responsibilities include integrating FANUC, KUKA, and ABB robotics, coding PLCs, building HMIs, documenting sequences, and providing remote support.

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