Remote Industrial Control Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Control Engineer to bolster its automation team. The role supports operations remotely for facilities near Polokwane, focusing on design, implementation, and support of advanced control systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety across operations.

You will work with Siemens and Rockwell PLCs, SCADA/HMI, sensors and drives, collaborating with on-site and global teams to drive industrial innovation in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with major PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell) and SCADA/HMI software.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial processes.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Specify and integrate industrial sensors, actuators, and variable frequency drives.
• Conduct root cause analysis for control system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify and implement automation improvements.
• Ensure designs adhere to safety standards and industry best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI

Industrial networking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Our client is seeking a seasoned Remote Industrial Control Engineer to bolster their automation and control systems team, supporting operations remotely for their facilities near Polokwane . This role is critical for optimizing manufacturing processes through the design, implementation, and support of advanced control systems. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety across our client's operations, collaborating with on-site teams and engineers globally. As a fully remote position, you will have the flexibility to contribute significantly while maintaining a work-life balance, using digital platforms to drive industrial innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial processes.
• Develop and implement automation strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Specify and integrate industrial sensors, actuators, variable speed drives, and other control hardware.
• Conduct root cause analysis for control system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with process engineers and operations teams to identify and implement automation improvements.
• Ensure all control system designs adhere to stringent safety standards (e.g., functional safety) and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in programming major PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation) and SCADA/HMI software.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking, robotics, and variable frequency drives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong focus on system optimization.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant flexibility with a fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge automation projects.
• Allowance for home office setup and maintenance.
• Continuous professional development and access to advanced training programs.