Remote Industrial Automation Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health, life, and disability insurance

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Process Automation Specialist to drive automation initiatives from a home office, with potential project work near Upington. You will identify automation opportunities, design and implement robust automated systems, and ensure smooth integration into existing operations across client sites.

The role requires a strong background in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and robotics, plus the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting and collaborate with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in process automation or control systems.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing automated solutions for industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate processes suitable for automation across different industrial sectors.
• Design, develop, and implement automated solutions using robotics, PLC, SCADA, and other relevant technologies.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including P&IDs, control logic, and system configurations.
• Collaborate with client engineering teams and internal stakeholders using virtual communication platforms.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to ensure peak performance and reliability.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology and industry best practices.

Skills

Process automation

Robotics

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Industrial/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering)

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Process Automation Specialist to drive automation initiatives from a home office, with potential project work near Upington. You will identify automation opportunities, design and implement robust automated systems, and ensure smooth integration into existing operations across client sites.

The role requires a strong background in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA, and robotics, plus the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting and collaborate with diverse