Remote Industrial Automation & Robotics Engineer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Annual performance bonuses

Professional development allowance

Medical aid contribution

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Industrial Engineer with automation and robotics expertise to design, implement, and optimize automated systems across diverse environments in a remote-first setup in South Africa.

You will collaborate with distributed teams to drive intelligent manufacturing solutions, analyze data for improvements, and stay current with industry advances to enhance efficiency, safety, and output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in industrial engineering with emphasis on automation, robotics and system integration.
• Proven experience designing and implementing robotic solutions (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB) and PLC-based control systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and best practices in automation.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and data acquisition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and recommend automation and robotics technologies applicable to operations.
• Design automated workflows and robotic cell layouts with seamless system integration.
• Develop specifications for robotic systems, PLCs, and automation hardware/software.
• Oversee implementation and commissioning of new automated systems with remote support.
• Analyze process data to identify automation opportunities and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with teams and vendors to ensure project delivery.
• Develop training materials on operation and maintenance of automated systems.
• Stay updated on advancements in automation, robotics, and industrial IoT.
• Document all automation designs, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

System integration

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

IIoT platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Industrial Engineer with automation and robotics expertise to design, implement, and optimize automated systems across diverse environments in a remote-first setup in South Africa.

You will collaborate with distributed teams to drive intelligent manufacturing solutions, analyze data for improvements, and stay current with industry advances to enhance efficiency, safety, and output.