Remote Control Systems Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Salary bonuses

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Wellness programs

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer in Richards Bay to optimize industrial processes through advanced automation. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC, DCS, and SCADA solutions, integrating sensors and instrumentation for safer, more efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and at least 6 years in automation, with expertise in PLC programming, DCS, SCADA, and industrial networking standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text) and DCS.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Experience with HMI/SCADA software and system integration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with systematic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and program PLCs, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Configure and integrate sensors, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Develop control strategies to optimize plant operations.
• Troubleshoot control systems hardware and software.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance for reliability.
• Maintain documentation of designs, logic, and configurations.

Skills

Ladder Logic

Structured Text

DCS platforms

SCADA systems

Industrial networks

HMI/SCADA software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Profibus

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer in Richards Bay to optimize industrial processes through advanced automation. You will design, implement, and maintain PLC, DCS, and SCADA solutions, integrating sensors and instrumentation for safer, more efficient operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and at least 6 years in automation, with expertise in PLC programming, DCS, SCADA, and industrial networking standards.