Remote Control Systems Engineer for Industrial Automation

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & bonuses

Medical aid & retirement

Professional development

Remote work

Diverse projects

Team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a remote-first automation team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for various industrial applications, translating client requirements into robust specifications.

This role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, control strategy development, and integration of sensors, drives, and robotics, with remote collaboration across clients and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with automation focus.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming and common fieldbus protocols.
• Ability to work remotely with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLCs and HMIs for automation systems.
• Develop control strategies to optimize processes for efficiency and reliability.
• Specify and integrate sensors, actuators, drives, and robotics.
• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Create documentation including schematics, logic, and manuals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

Schneider Electric

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a remote-first automation team in South Africa. You will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for various industrial applications, translating client requirements into robust specifications.

This role emphasizes PLC/HMI programming, control strategy development, and integration of sensors, drives, and robotics, with remote collaboration across clients and engineers.