Remote Industrial Automation Engineer (PLC & Robotics)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Medical and retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automated control systems for manufacturing across South Africa, including sites near Vereeniging. This remote role demands strong self-discipline, clear communication, and proven project management skills.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or CS with 6+ years in industrial automation, plus expertise in PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Eng, Mechatronics or CS.
• Minimum 6 years in industrial automation and control systems.
• Strong PLC/HMI/SCADA and robotics experience.
• Comfortable working remotely with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement automated control systems for manufacturing.
• Configure and program PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Remotely troubleshoot and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with on-site teams to commission solutions.
• Create and maintain system documentation.
• Analyze performance remotely and identify optimizations.
• Keep up with new automation technologies and propose adoption.
• Provide remote support and training to staff.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety.

Skills

Remote teamwork

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / CS

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

HMI/SCADA software

KUKA robotics

ABB robotics

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Automation Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automated control systems for manufacturing across South Africa, including sites near Vereeniging. This remote role demands strong self-discipline, clear communication, and proven project management skills.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or CS with 6+ years in industrial automation, plus expertise in PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics integration.