Remote Industrial Engineer: Process Automation & Control

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 332,000 - 480,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Contractor position
Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in process automation and control systems to design, implement, and optimize automated solutions for manufacturing processes. You will program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, analyze production data to drive improvements, and collaborate remotely with on-site teams to troubleshoot and support systems.

The role emphasizes delivering compliant, high-quality automation solutions while staying current with industry trends and cybersecurity best

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with automation focus (Electrical/Industrial/Mechatronics).
  • 4+ years in industrial automation, process control and PLC/SCADA implementations.
  • Experience with major PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA software.
  • Knowledge of process modeling/simulation tools and industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing processes.
  • Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
  • Analyze production data to identify automation opportunities and optimize control strategies.
  • Collaborate remotely with on-site teams to troubleshoot automation issues and provide support.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for control systems.

Skills

Industrial automation
Process automation
PLC programming
SCADA systems
HMI programming
Remote collaboration
Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Electrical Engineering
Mechatronics
Industrial Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
HMI software
SCADA software
Process simulation
Ethernet/IP
Profinet

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Engineer specializing in process automation and control systems to design, implement, and optimize automated solutions for manufacturing processes. You will program PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, analyze production data to drive improvements, and collaborate remotely with on-site teams to troubleshoot and support systems.

The role emphasizes delivering compliant, high-quality automation solutions while staying current with industry trends and cybersecurity best

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