Remote Senior Control Systems Engineer — PLC/SCADA Lead

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Control Systems to join a fully remote engineering team supporting projects in the Upington area and beyond. You will lead design, implementation, and optimization of complex control and automation systems across industrial applications, delivering innovative solutions from a remote capacity.

The role emphasizes system reliability, technical leadership, and collaboration with clients, project managers, and

Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
10+ years progressive experience in electrical engineering with focus on industrial control systems.
Extensive PLC programming experience (Siemens, Rockwell), SCADA, and HMI development.
Strong knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, variable speed drives, and safety systems.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced electrical control systems (PLC/SCADA/HMI).
Architect robust automation strategies with seamless integration to plant operations and data acquisition.
Perform remote troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of control system issues.
Develop comprehensive system documentation including control logic, schematics, and operating procedures.
Collaborate with clients, project managers, and cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices.