Remote Industrial Automation & Robotics Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automation and Robotics Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes remote work with virtual collaboration alongside on-site teams to deploy bespoke solutions.

You will program industrial robots and PLCs, integrate with MES/ERP, and ensure safety and reliability through testing and documentation. A strong engineering background and 5+ years of hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and robotics.
• Proficiency programming industrial robots and PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Omron).
• Strong understanding of control systems, sensors, actuators and vision.
• Experience with CAD for automation layouts and components.
• Familiarity with Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus and other protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote-diagnosis skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated systems and robotics solutions.
• Program and troubleshoot robots (KUKA, FANUC, ABB) and PLCs.
• Integrate automation with MES/ERP and existing systems.
• Develop testing procedures to validate performance and reliability.
• Provide remote support and troubleshooting for automated equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and IT to define scope.
• Research new automation technologies and maintain documentation.
• Conduct virtual training for maintenance and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics programming

Control systems

CAD

Industrial protocols

SCADA/HMI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automation and Robotics Specialist to design, implement, and maintain automated systems for manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes remote work with virtual collaboration alongside on-site teams to deploy bespoke solutions.

You will program industrial robots and PLCs, integrate with MES/ERP, and ensure safety and reliability through testing and documentation. A strong engineering background and 5+ years of hands-on experience are required.