Remote Senior Electrical Controls Engineer – PLC & Robotics
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer for a fully remote position, ideally based near Stellenbosch. You will design, develop, and implement complex control systems for industrial applications, lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive automation innovations.
Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, 8+ years in automation, proficiency with PLC platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), HMI/SCADA, robotics, and
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field; Master's preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
- Expert proficiency in multiple PLC platforms, HMI/SCADA software, and industrial networking protocols.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of complex electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and robotics.
- Develop and implement advanced PLC programs (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA applications.
- Specify and select control system hardware, instrumentation, and power distribution components.
- Oversee integration of control systems with plant-wide networks and enterprise systems.
- Provide expert technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for existing automation solutions.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
- Ensure all designs comply with safety standards (IEC 61508) and industry best practices.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Controls Engineer for a fully remote position, ideally based near Stellenbosch. You will design, develop, and implement complex control systems for industrial applications, lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive automation innovations.
Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics, 8+ years in automation, proficiency with PLC platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000), HMI/SCADA, robotics, and
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