Remote Senior Control Systems Engineer Industrial Automation

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Opportunity for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team focusing on advanced manufacturing automation. You will design, implement, and optimize PLC/DCS, HMI/SCADA, and robotics-integrated control systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in industrial automation, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, and strong problem-solving and communication skills for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial control systems engineering and automation.
• Hands-on with PLC/DCS platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000).
• Proficient in SCADA/HMI development (Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk View).
• Familiar with industrial networking protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP).
• Robotics and motion control knowledge is highly desirable.
• Able to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and commission PLC, DCS, and HMI/SCADA systems for industrial projects.
• Develop and implement advanced control strategies to optimize processes.
• Integrate robotic systems and vision, plus other automation equipment.
• Specify instrumentation, drives, and control hardware.
• Create and maintain detailed electrical schematics and control docs.
• Troubleshoot remotely and provide timely solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, PMs, and internal teams to define project requirements.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and performance optimization.
• Provide technical training and support to client personnel.
• Stay updated with Industry 4.0 trends and smart manufacturing tech.

Skills

PLC/DCS programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robotics integration

Industrial networking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Modbus TCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team focusing on advanced manufacturing automation. You will design, implement, and optimize PLC/DCS, HMI/SCADA, and robotics-integrated control systems for diverse manufacturing clients.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in industrial automation, proficiency with Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, and strong problem-solving and communication skills for global collaboration.