Remote Industrial Control Systems Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Professional development budget

Remote-first environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Engineer for our remote-first team. You will design, implement, and support advanced control systems for manufacturing and infrastructure projects, using PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in ICS design and programming, proficiency with major PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI software, and a strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Control Systems Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and program PLCs from Siemens, Allen-Bradley.
• Develop SCADA and HMI applications.
• Configure and maintain industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus).
• Develop and troubleshoot automation solutions for complex processes.
• Collaborate with clients and teams remotely to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation (system designs, P&IDs, programming logic).
• Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting for control systems.
• Stay updated with industry trends in automation and control technologies.
• Ensure systems meet safety standards, regulatory requirements, and client specs.
• Participate in virtual meetings, design reviews, and commissioning processes.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA/HMI design

Industrial networking

Cybersecurity principles

Remote/autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Control Systems Engineering

Related fields

Tools

Ignition

Wonderware

WinCC

Siemens S7

TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Engineer for our remote-first team. You will design, implement, and support advanced control systems for manufacturing and infrastructure projects, using PLCs, SCADA, HMI, and industrial networking.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in ICS design and programming, proficiency with major PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI software, and a strong grasp of cybersecurity principles and networks.