Remote Lead Control Systems Engineer PLC/SCADA Leadership

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work from SA

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Home office allowance

Annual leave

Stock purchase plan

Team engagement activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join a distributed engineering team in South Africa. The role is fully remote, with responsibilities spanning PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA integration, and robotics across diverse industrial applications.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients to define requirements, and drive project delivery while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in control systems design and implementation.
• Expert in PLC/HMI/SCADA.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Able to work remotely from South Africa.
• Experience with robotics and motion control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex automation and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics).
• Oversee programming, configuration, and testing of control system software.
• Develop and implement strategies for system integration and ensure seamless operation with existing infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of control systems engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with clients to define project requirements, scope and specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources for successful delivery.
• Conduct system commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization (remote and on-site as needed).
• Maintain comprehensive design documentation and user manuals.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Control Systems Engineer to join a distributed engineering team in South Africa. The role is fully remote, with responsibilities spanning PLC programming, HMI design, SCADA integration, and robotics across diverse industrial applications.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with clients to define requirements, and drive project delivery while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.