Remote Automation Engineer: Robotics & PLC Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible PTO

Global team

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Engineer for a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions. This fully remote role requires designing, developing, and implementing automated systems using PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and HMI, to boost efficiency and safety from a home office.

The engineer will troubleshoot remotely, program multiple PLC platforms, create documentation, and collaborate with a distributed team.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS or related field.
• Minimum 6 years hands-on industrial automation experience.
• Proficiency in PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Experience with robotics and vision systems; strong control system knowledge.

Responsabilidades

• Design, program, and commission automation systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics).
• Develop strategies to improve throughput and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot remote automation hardware/software issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Create detailed design docs, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Stay updated on automation tech and propose new solutions.
• Conduct virtual training for end-users and support teams.
• Manage multiple projects and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA software

Robotics

Vision systems

Electrical schematics

Remote troubleshooting

CAD software

Project management

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/CS

Herramientas

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Omron PLC

HMI/SCADA software

CAD software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Engineer for a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions. This fully remote role requires designing, developing, and implementing automated systems using PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and HMI, to boost efficiency and safety from a home office.

The engineer will troubleshoot remotely, program multiple PLC platforms, create documentation, and collaborate with a distributed team.