Remote Industrial Automation Engineer – Drive Global Manufacturing

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Health & retirement plans

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing facilities worldwide. This fully remote role enables you to contribute from your home office and support global operations.

You will program PLCs, design HMI interfaces, specify sensors and drives, and integrate robotics while ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in industrial automation, PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and HMI development.
• Knowledge of robotics, VFDs, and industrial networking protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills for remote project management.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and other automation systems.
• Develop and implement HMI (Human-Machine Interface) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems.
• Specify and integrate industrial control hardware, including sensors, drives, and robotics.
• Provide remote technical support and guidance to on-site maintenance and engineering teams.
• Ensure all automation solutions meet safety standards, operational requirements, and efficiency goals.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Robotics

VFDs

Industrial networking

Problem solving

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming tools

HMI design tools

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Remote Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing facilities worldwide. This fully remote role enables you to contribute from your home office and support global operations.

You will program PLCs, design HMI interfaces, specify sensors and drives, and integrate robotics while ensuring safety, reliability, and efficiency across projects.