Remote Electrical Design Engineer - Industrial Automation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop bespoke electrical control systems for automated manufacturing, with a remote team supporting global projects focused on Port Elizabeth and Eastern Cape clients.

The role requires strong CAD skills, PLC/HMI integration knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting across international standards, while delivering detailed schematics and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in electrical design engineering, preferably in the industrial automation sector.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD software for schematic generation and panel layout.
• Knowledge of PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), VFDs, and various industrial sensors and actuators.
• Understanding of Profinet and Ethernet/IP industrial networks; ability to read P&IDs and PFDs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a remote capacity.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams using CAD software like EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Specify PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and switchgear for reliability and compatibility.
• Collaborate with software engineers and project managers to integrate designs with control logic.
• Create BOMs, installation guides, and test procedures.
• Provide remote technical support during commissioning and assist site technicians.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, UL, CE and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and drive continuous improvement of processes and standards.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams throughout projects.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Project multitasking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop bespoke electrical control systems for automated manufacturing, with a remote team supporting global projects focused on Port Elizabeth and Eastern Cape clients.

The role requires strong CAD skills, PLC/HMI integration knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting across international standards, while delivering detailed schematics and documentation.