Remote Electrical Design Engineer – Industrial Automation

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Learning & development

Generous leave

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for industrial clients. You will work with a distributed engineering team to deliver state-of-the-art solutions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of experience, proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical, and strong PLC/DCS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical design for industrial automation systems.
• Proficiency in EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar electrical CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS programming and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and motor control systems.
• Understanding of safety standards for industrial machinery (e.g., ISO 13849, IEC 60204-1).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical schematics, control panels, and wiring diagrams for automated industrial systems using CAD software.
• Specify electrical components, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives according to project requirements.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation, including bills of materials, installation guides, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with software engineers and project managers to ensure integrated system solutions.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance to clients and field engineers.
• Participate in design reviews and project meetings via virtual conferencing platforms.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in industrial automation and electrical design technologies.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant international and local electrical standards and safety regulations.
• Manage multiple design tasks concurrently, prioritizing workload effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for design processes and standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Automation

Remote collaboration

PLC/Profinet

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop electrical control systems for industrial clients. You will work with a distributed engineering team to deliver state-of-the-art solutions while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 6+ years of experience, proficiency in EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical, and strong PLC/DCS knowledge.