Remote Electrical Automation Architect

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work

Global client exposure

Contract-based opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Remote Electrical Automation Specialist to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for automation projects from your home office, collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical automation, with proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development. You will stay current with automation trends while supporting remote project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in electrical automation design and implementation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA development environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical control system principles and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD tools.
• Specify and select electrical components including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and safety devices.
• Develop PLC programs and HMI interfaces for automation tasks.
• Provide remote technical support for system integration, troubleshooting, and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Electrical control systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Remote Electrical Automation Specialist to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement electrical control systems for automation projects from your home office, collaborating with a global team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical automation, with proficiency in PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development. You will stay current with automation trends while supporting remote project execution.