Remote Electrical Controls Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health insurance and retirement plans

Fully remote position

Diverse automation projects

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for automated industrial processes. This role supports distributed teams and focuses on remote optimization of complex systems.

You will design PLC/DCS programs, develop HMI/SCADA interfaces, select components, and provide remote support to operations teams. A strong autonomous work style is essential in this fully remote position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial electrical controls engineering and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, motor control, and process instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC/DCS systems for various industrial automation applications.
• Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
• Specify and select electrical components, sensors, actuators, and drives for control systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug control system issues, providing remote support to operations teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to define system requirements and ensure successful implementation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Remote work

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics degree

Tools

SCADA software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Remote Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for automated industrial processes. This position is ideal for a self-motivated engineer who excels in a remote work environment and has a passion for automation technology. You will collaborate with a distributed team to enhance operational efficiency and productivity across various projects, contributing to advancements that can influence industries nationwide, including those in the vicinity of Upington . This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of optimizing complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and program PLC/DCS systems for various industrial automation applications.
• Develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for system monitoring, control, and data acquisition.
• Specify and select electrical components, sensors, actuators, and drives for control systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug control system issues, providing remote support to operations teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, and clients to define system requirements and ensure successful implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial electrical controls engineering and automation.
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking, motor control, and process instrumentation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively and independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement planning.
• Fully remote position allowing for flexible work arrangements and improved work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging automation projects impacting industries near Upington .
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional development support.