Remote Automation Specialist: PLCs & Robotics Expert

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

46 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Competitive salary
Health & retirement benefits
Professional development
Flexible work location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Specialist for a remote role, with 5+ years in industrial automation focusing on PLC programming and robotics integration. You will design and implement automated systems for clients worldwide, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

The role requires strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, remote support capabilities, and documentation skills, with the freedom to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or CS field.
  • Minimum 5 years in industrial automation with PLC and robotics focus.
  • Strong knowledge of PLC languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
  • Experience with SCADA and HMI software platforms.
  • Ability to troubleshoot remotely and work in a remote team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and integrate PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotic systems.
  • Program PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and robots (FANUC, KUKA).
  • Create automation roadmaps and support remote deployments.
  • Provide remote technical support and virtual commissioning.
  • Document electrical schematics, logic, and manuals.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Train client personnel on operation and maintenance.
  • Stay updated with automation tech advances and solutions.

Skills

PLC programming
Robotics integration
Ladder Logic
Structured Text
SCADA
HMI
Remote troubleshooting
Project management
Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics
Related field or Computer Science

Tools

Siemens PLCs
Allen-Bradley PLCs
FANUC robotics
KUKA robotics
SCADA software platforms
HMI software platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Specialist for a remote role, with 5+ years in industrial automation focusing on PLC programming and robotics integration. You will design and implement automated systems for clients worldwide, while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

The role requires strong PLC/HMI/SCADA expertise, remote support capabilities, and documentation skills, with the freedom to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge

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