Remote Industrial Automation Engineer: PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,440,000 - 2,241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible work schedule

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing processes worldwide. The role is fully remote, enabling collaboration from a home office and across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and knowledge of robotics and vision systems, with a focus on safety and cybersecurity best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics or related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation engineering.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens) and HMI/SCADA development.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automated manufacturing equipment.
• Develop automation strategies and project plans for new equipment and process upgrades.
• Troubleshoot automation systems and robotics remotely.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

5+ years experience

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mech/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Vision systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated systems for manufacturing processes worldwide. The role is fully remote, enabling collaboration from a home office and across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automation, strong PLC/HMI/SCADA skills, and knowledge of robotics and vision systems, with a focus on safety and cybersecurity best practices.