Remote Senior Automation Engineer - PLC, SCADA & Robotics

Placements24; Midrand; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellness benefits

Fully remote work

Career development programs

Online training & certification

Access to cutting-edge automation tech

Collaborative remote culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems and processes within the manufacturing sector.

You will drive innovation and efficiency by leveraging PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics, while working with a remote-first team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley).
• Strong robotics, motion control, and servo systems knowledge.
• Experience with industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex automation systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and remote-team collaboration abilities.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Lead the selection and integration of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics.
• Create and maintain design specs, programming code, and manuals.
• Test, commission, and troubleshoot automated systems for reliability.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and IT to define automation requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay updated on new automation technologies and applications.
• Manage automation projects from conception to completion, on time and budget.

Connaissances

PLC programming

Robotics

Motion control

Servo systems

Industrial networks

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The position focuses on designing, implementing, and optimizing automated systems and processes within the manufacturing sector.

You will drive innovation and efficiency by leveraging PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics, while working with a remote-first team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication.