Remote ICS Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA)

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,446,000 - 2,089,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work compensation

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions across diverse industrial operations. You will work on PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, developing strategies that enhance efficiency and reliability while collaborating remotely with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a fully remote setup, with opportunities to work on challenging automation projects for clients worldwide and stay at the forefront of industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with PLCs from major manufacturers (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric).
• Experience with SCADA, HMI development software, and industrial networking protocols.
• Strong understanding of process control and MES.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for industrial apps.
• Develop automation strategies to optimize production processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of automated equipment and software.
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for deployed automation systems.
• Stay updated on emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Skills

PLCs programming

SCADA development

HMI development

Industrial networking

Remote collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Computer Science

Tools

SCADA software

HMI software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated solutions across diverse industrial operations. You will work on PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, developing strategies that enhance efficiency and reliability while collaborating remotely with cross-functional teams.

The role offers a fully remote setup, with opportunities to work on challenging automation projects for clients worldwide and stay at the forefront of industry best practices.