Remote Industrial Automation Engineer – PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Automation Specialist in South Africa to design, configure, and support automation systems from a remote location. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and IIoT technologies to improve client operations and efficiency.

Requires a 5+ year track record in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and excellent remote communication abilities. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with PLCs from major manufacturers (Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric).
• Experience with SCADA/HMI software development and configuration.
• Knowledge of Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP protocols.
• Robotics programming and integration is a strong asset.
• IIoT concepts and platforms are beneficial.
• Excellent remote problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
• Develop integration solutions for equipment, sensors, and control systems.
• Provide remote troubleshooting and diagnostics for automation systems in operation.
• Collaborate with clients and project managers to define automation requirements.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety protocols, and client specs.
• Conduct remote performance analysis and optimization of existing setups.
• Research and evaluate emerging automation technologies for potential use.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for projects.
• Participate in virtual project meetings and client consultations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design tools and methodologies.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI development

Robotics integration

IIoT concepts

Remote communication

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Schneider Electric PLC

SCADA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Automation Specialist in South Africa to design, configure, and support automation systems from a remote location. You will work with PLCs, SCADA, robotics, and IIoT technologies to improve client operations and efficiency.

Requires a 5+ year track record in industrial automation, strong PLC/SCADA skills, and excellent remote communication abilities. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.