Remote PLC/SCADA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Conferences & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automated systems across diverse industrial applications. You will work remotely with cross‑functional teams to deliver advanced automation solutions for a global client base.

The ideal candidate has extensive PLC/SCADA/HMI experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and a track record of delivering high‑quality automation projects in a remote, self‑motivated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven Automation Engineer/Control Systems Engineer experience with a strong project portfolio.
• In-depth knowledge of PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text), SCADA, and HMI software.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation systems using PLCs, DCS, SCADA, and HMI platforms.
• Develop and implement software for process control, data acquisition, and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with existing automation systems and provide remote support.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Control systems

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA software

HMI software

DCS platforms

Industrial communication protocols

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Automation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support automated systems across diverse industrial applications. You will work remotely with cross‑functional teams to deliver advanced automation solutions for a global client base.

The ideal candidate has extensive PLC/SCADA/HMI experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and a track record of delivering high‑quality automation projects in a remote, self‑motivated environment.