Remote Lead Automation Engineer - PLC/SCADA & Robotics

Placements24; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 1,100,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Salary + bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Leadership development

Technical training

Challenging projects

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will guide a team of engineers, drive design and implementation of automation solutions, and collaborate with clients virtually to define requirements and deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automation, strong PLC/SCADA and robotics expertise, and proven leadership in remote settings. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical or automation engineering; master's preferred.
• 7+ years in industrial automation with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Extensive PLC/SCADA experience and robotics integration.
• Strong remote leadership and ability to mentor engineers across locations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of industrial automation systems.
• Oversee and mentor a team of automation engineers with project management support.
• Develop PLC/SCADA programming, system integration, and commissioning plans.
• Collaborate with clients virtually to define requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure projects meet timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Keep abreast of advancements in robotics, AI and IoT for applicability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Robotics

Virtual collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Robotic programming

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Industrial Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will guide a team of engineers, drive design and implementation of automation solutions, and collaborate with clients virtually to define requirements and deliverables.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in automation, strong PLC/SCADA and robotics expertise, and proven leadership in remote settings. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.