Remote Industrial Automation Engineer: Design, Optimize & Innovate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Contractor-friendly environment

Access to cutting-edge automation tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialised Remote Industrial Process Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems from a home office. The role emphasizes remote collaboration with on-site teams and global projects in industrial automation.

The candidate will work on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and system integration, driving efficiency, precision, and safety across diverse processes while staying current with new automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science with a focus on automation.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development.
• Strong understanding of control systems, robotics, and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and configure industrial automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI).
• Troubleshoot automation solutions for manufacturing processes remotely.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to define requirements and scopes.
• Create detailed technical documentation (architecture, programming logic, manuals).
• Conduct virtual testing and commissioning of automation systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements through automation.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

Remote troubleshooting

Project management

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science (automation focus)

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Modbus

Profibus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialised Remote Industrial Process Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced automation systems from a home office. The role emphasizes remote collaboration with on-site teams and global projects in industrial automation.

The candidate will work on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, and system integration, driving efficiency, precision, and safety across diverse processes while staying current with new automation technologies.