Remote Automation Engineer - Smart Manufacturing & Robotics

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work autonomy

Health insurance coverage

Continued learning & certifications

Retirement savings plan with company-m

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Automation Engineer to design, program, and commission automated systems for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotic solutions, providing remote expert support to sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes system integration, documentation, and staying ahead of automation trends, with a fully remote setup and opportunities to lead international projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficient in PLC brands (Siemens, Rockwell, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA.
• Experience with robotics (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) and vision systems.
• Strong knowledge of Profinet and Ethernet/IP.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automated control systems using PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Develop robotic solutions for assembly and material handling.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and provide remote support.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to define requirements.
• Conduct system integration testing and validation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotic programming

Vision systems

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA software

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Automation Engineer to design, program, and commission automated systems for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotic solutions, providing remote expert support to sites worldwide.

The role emphasizes system integration, documentation, and staying ahead of automation trends, with a fully remote setup and opportunities to lead international projects.