Remote Instrumentation & Control Engineer – PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first role
Competitive compensation
Professional development allowance
Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join the team in a fully remote capacity, designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated automation systems across varied industrial applications. You will work with a remote team, using PLCs, SCADA, and HMI software, and you should have strong knowledge of PID tuning and industrial protocols such as Modbus and Profibus.

This remote-first role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and opportunities to

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of instrumentation and control system design/implementation.
  • Proficiency with Siemens and Rockwell PLC platforms and HMI/SCADA software.
  • Strong understanding of PID tuning and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus).

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems.
  • Select instrumentation, sensors, and control hardware for processes.
  • Implement and commission control systems; integrate with plant infrastructure.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize system performance remotely; coordinate with on-site personnel.

Skills

PLC programming
SCADA/HMI
Remote collaboration
Process control theory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC
Rockwell Automation
HMI/SCADA software
Modbus/Profibus protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Control Engineer to join the team in a fully remote capacity, designing, implementing, and maintaining sophisticated automation systems across varied industrial applications. You will work with a remote team, using PLCs, SCADA, and HMI software, and you should have strong knowledge of PID tuning and industrial protocols such as Modbus and Profibus.

This remote-first role offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and opportunities to

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