Remote Automation Engineer: SCADA/PLC Systems Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Professional development

Home office stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automation solutions for clients across South Africa, with focus on Cape Town. You will work in a fully remote virtual team, collaborating with software developers and project managers to deliver reliable SCADA, PLC, and DCS configurations.

The ideal candidate has a strong control systems background, PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell), familiarity with Modbus/Profibus, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA software.
• Experience with automation networks (Modbus, Profibus).
• Strong analytical and remote-diagnostic skills.
• Excellent virtual communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure automation systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS).
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for automation systems.
• Develop and implement remote monitoring solutions for critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software developers and project managers in a virtual environment.
• Create and maintain system design docs, user manuals, and test procedures.
• Conduct remote system testing and commissioning.
• Analyze performance data and suggest improvements.
• Train clients and end-users via virtual channels.
• Manage multiple projects with timely delivery and quality standards.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or CS

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automation solutions for clients across South Africa, with focus on Cape Town. You will work in a fully remote virtual team, collaborating with software developers and project managers to deliver reliable SCADA, PLC, and DCS configurations.

The ideal candidate has a strong control systems background, PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell), familiarity with Modbus/Profibus, and the ability to