Remote Senior Control Systems Engineer — PLC/SCADA Expert

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Remote-first environment

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team supporting Pretoria-originating projects. The role focuses on the design, development and deployment of advanced automation systems.

You will work on PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, program and troubleshoot controls, and create detailed design documents while collaborating with a distributed client and internal teams. This role offers high impact, remote flexibility, and strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in control systems engineering and industrial automation.
Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell) and HMI/SCADA expertise.

Responsibilities

Design and develop PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for industrial automation.
Program, configure, and troubleshoot control systems, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
Create and maintain detailed documentation, including control narratives, functional design specifications, and user manuals.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define system requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
Provide remote technical support and commissioning assistance for installed control systems.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in control system technology and automation trends.