Remote Industrial Automation Electrical Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to design and implement electrical systems for industrial automation projects. The role emphasizes remote work from anywhere in South Africa, collaboration with distributed teams, and delivering reliable, efficient control solutions.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in electrical engineering within automation, proficiency in CAD tools, and a solid understanding of PLCs, VFDs, and industrial networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering with focus on industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency reading/creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams using CAD software (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Strong remote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Design electrical control panels, schematics, and layouts for automation projects.
• Specify electrical components (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, control devices).
• Develop and maintain wiring diagrams, BOMs, and manuals using CAD software.
• Provide remote technical support for installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with software engineers, PMs, and clients via virtual tools to define system requirements.

Connaissances

Electrical design

Remote collaboration

CAD proficiency

PLC programming

Industrial networking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Outils

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Electrical Systems Engineer to design and implement electrical systems for industrial automation projects. The role emphasizes remote work from anywhere in South Africa, collaboration with distributed teams, and delivering reliable, efficient control solutions.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in electrical engineering within automation, proficiency in CAD tools, and a solid understanding of PLCs, VFDs, and industrial networking.