Remote Electrical Controls Engineer PLC/HMI/SCADA Expert

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

32 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Remote-friendly training portal

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is recruiting a Remote Electrical Control Systems Engineer with at least 5 years of experience. You will design electrical schematics, program PLCs, develop HMI/SCADA, and configure industrial networks.

The role is fully remote, offering a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, health benefits, and a remote-friendly setup including training access and career progression within a global automation leader.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years designing and implementing electrical control systems.
  • Proven PLC programming experience (ladder logic, structured text) and HMI/SCADA development.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial automation principles and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical schematics and control panel layouts for automated machinery and processes.
  • Program PLCs from major manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron).
  • Develop HMI and SCADA systems for monitoring and control.
  • Configure industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and troubleshoot.
  • Specify components and collaborate with clients to meet project requirements.
  • Prepare design drawings, code, and user manuals; support remote commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming (ladder logic)
Remote troubleshooting
HMI/SCADA development
Electrical engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SCADA software
HMI design tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is recruiting a Remote Electrical Control Systems Engineer with at least 5 years of experience. You will design electrical schematics, program PLCs, develop HMI/SCADA, and configure industrial networks.

The role is fully remote, offering a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, health benefits, and a remote-friendly setup including training access and career progression within a global automation leader.

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