Remote Senior Automation Engineer - PLC, Robotics & SCADA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical plan

Retirement savings

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a fully remote role serving global clients. You will design, develop, and implement advanced automation systems, leveraging PLC programming, robotics, and SCADA expertise.

The position emphasizes independent work and effective coordination with distributed teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC experience (Rockwell/Siemens), and robust problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or CS.
• 7+ years in industrial automation with PLC, robotics, and SCADA experience.
• Ability to design and implement complex automation solutions.
• Strong remote collaboration and self-management skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission automation systems using PLCs, HMI, and SCADA.
• Develop robotic solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot automation issues remotely and on-site when needed.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on requirements and scope.
• Document designs and operating manuals in detail.
• Provide client training and technical support.
• Stay updated on automation tech and propose improvements.
• Contribute to best practices and project standards.
• Manage project timelines in a remote setting.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

SCADA systems

Electrical engineering basics

Mechatronics

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

HMI/SCADA software

Rockwell/Siemens PLCs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a fully remote role serving global clients. You will design, develop, and implement advanced automation systems, leveraging PLC programming, robotics, and SCADA expertise.

The position emphasizes independent work and effective coordination with distributed teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC experience (Rockwell/Siemens), and robust problem-solving skills.