Remote Lead Electrical Engineer – Industrial Automation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Remote-first with flexible location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation to drive electrical design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems. The role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics integration, with remote-first collaboration across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong leadership, and experience in Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial electrical engineering and automation.
• Proven expertise in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), HMI/SCADA development, and industrial networking.
• Experience with robot programming and integration is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and control system design principles.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with remote team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and engineering for industrial automation projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop electrical schematics, control panel designs, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Program and configure PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell) and develop HMI/SCADA applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, drives, sensors, and robotic systems.
• Oversee integration of automation systems with plant IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers.
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure success.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and ensure safety/compliance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Industrial networking

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation to drive electrical design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems. The role focuses on PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics integration, with remote-first collaboration across distributed teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in industrial electrical engineering, strong leadership, and experience in Siemens/Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and robotics integration.