Remote Senior Electrical Automation Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Online training

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement and optimize automated control systems for diverse industrial clients, often guiding on-site teams remotely from your home office.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong background in PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk), and a proactive, self-motivated approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 7 years hands-on experience in industrial electrical automation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, and industrial network configurations.
• Specify and select electrical components, sensors, actuators, and control hardware.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Implement automation strategies to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in industrial processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues, providing remote technical support to on-site teams.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project requirements, scope, and technical solutions.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and validation, often remotely guiding on-site personnel.
• Ensure all automation designs comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation documentation and standards.
• Stay abreast of emerging automation technologies and best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical design

Industrial networking

Remote project management

Autonomous work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Electrical Automation Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, implement and optimize automated control systems for diverse industrial clients, often guiding on-site teams remotely from your home office.

The role requires 7+ years of experience, a strong background in PLCs (Siemens S7, Allen-Bradley) and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk), and a proactive, self-motivated approach.