Remote Lead Electrical Control Systems Engineer

Placements24

Bellville

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Home office stipend
Flexible hours
Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Control Systems Engineer to spearhead remote engineering initiatives in advanced manufacturing and robotics. You will architect, develop, and implement sophisticated control systems for automated industrial machinery, guiding a distributed team of engineers and collaborating with clients worldwide.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a proven record of leading technical teams, managing projects end-to-end, and delivering cutting-edge solutions in

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 10+ years in electrical control systems engineering, with ≥3 years in leadership.
  • Expertise in PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff) and HMI/SCADA development.
  • Strong knowledge of Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP.
  • Robotic system integration and motion control experience.
  • Proficiency in electrical CAD software.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage technical teams remotely.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of electrical control systems, including PLC/DCS programming, HMI design, and motion control.
  • Define system architecture, select hardware/software components, and create detailed electrical schematics.
  • Mentor a team of electrical control systems engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Oversee integration with SCADA and MES and ensure seamless software collaboration.
  • Develop and implement rigorous testing protocols for control systems.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA development
Robotics integration
Motion control
Remote leadership
Electrical CAD
Team mentoring
Industrial networks

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Automation
Siemens
Beckhoff
Electrical CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Control Systems Engineer to spearhead remote engineering initiatives in advanced manufacturing and robotics. You will architect, develop, and implement sophisticated control systems for automated industrial machinery, guiding a distributed team of engineers and collaborating with clients worldwide.

The role requires a strategic thinker with a proven record of leading technical teams, managing projects end-to-end, and delivering cutting-edge solutions in

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