Remote Industrial Automation Engineer (PLC/SCADA & Robotics)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Automation Engineer in South Africa to design, implement, and support automated control systems for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics from a global engineering team, delivering efficient, safe and state-of-the-art solutions.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, continuous training, and exposure to diverse industries, with a competitive salary and benefits for a fully remote position within the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 6+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proficiency with multiple PLC platforms (Siemens S7, Rockwell, Mitsubishi).
• Strong remote collaboration and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLCs for industrial applications.
• Develop and configure HMIs and SCADA systems.
• Integrate and program industrial robots and motion control systems.
• Specify and select automation hardware components.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and validation of automation solutions.
• Provide remote technical support to clients and internal teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specs and user manuals.
• Stay updated with trends in industrial automation and control systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards in all designs and implementations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA configuration

Robotics programming

Industrial automation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer Eng

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell AB

Mitsubishi PLCs

WinCC / Ignition

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Automation Engineer in South Africa to design, implement, and support automated control systems for manufacturing. You will work with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics from a global engineering team, delivering efficient, safe and state-of-the-art solutions.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, continuous training, and exposure to diverse industries, with a competitive salary and benefits for a fully remote position within the country.