Remote-First Process Automation Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Home office setup support

Professional development programs

Industry conferences

Flexible working hours

Remote-first work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automation Engineer specializing in Process Control to design, develop, and implement advanced automation solutions for process industries. This remote-first role involves programming PLC/DCS/SCADA, tuning controllers, integrating sensors and actuators, and delivering projects from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with clients and distributed engineering teams across time zones, maintain thorough documentation, ensure safety compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 6 years in process automation focusing on control systems.
• Expertise in major PLC platforms and DCS systems.
• Strong SCADA/HMI experience with Ignition/Wonderware/WinCC.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems for process control.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies, including PID tuning and optimization.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into automated systems.
• Provide remote troubleshooting and technical support for existing systems.
• Conduct remote commissioning and validation of control systems.
• Collaborate with clients to define scope and manage expectations.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and diagrams.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in process automation.
• Participate in virtual project meetings and contribute to problem-solving sessions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in all designs.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

DCS platforms

HMI development

Process instrumentation

Real-time data acquisition

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Simulation software

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC

Emerson PLC

Ignition SCADA

Wonderware SCADA

WinCC SCADA

OPC UA

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Automation Engineer specializing in Process Control to design, develop, and implement advanced automation solutions for process industries. This remote-first role involves programming PLC/DCS/SCADA, tuning controllers, integrating sensors and actuators, and delivering projects from concept through commissioning.

You will collaborate with clients and distributed engineering teams across time zones, maintain thorough documentation, ensure safety compliance, and