Remote Lead PLC/SCADA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company匹配

Professional growth & conferences

International projects and travel

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Automation Engineer to spearhead PLC and SCADA projects from a global delivery model. You will mentor a remote team, drive engineering standards, and ensure on-time delivery across diverse industrial applications.

The role requires a strong background in Siemens S7-1500, Rockwell ControlLogix, and modern SCADA platforms, with excellent self-management and communication in a fully remote South Africa environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics or closely related field.
• 8+ years in industrial automation with 3+ years in lead/senior role.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA platforms and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of PLC and SCADA systems for varied industrial applications.
• Mentor and manage a remote team of automation engineers and technicians.
• Develop timelines, budgets, and resource plans for projects.

Skills

Remote leadership

PLC/SCADA experience

Team mentoring

Project lifecycle management

HMI development

Industrial networking

ICS cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7-1500

Rockwell ControlLogix

Wonderware

Ignition

WinCC

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Lead Automation Engineer to spearhead PLC and SCADA projects from a global delivery model. You will mentor a remote team, drive engineering standards, and ensure on-time delivery across diverse industrial applications.

The role requires a strong background in Siemens S7-1500, Rockwell ControlLogix, and modern SCADA platforms, with excellent self-management and communication in a fully remote South Africa environment.