Remote Senior Electrical Engineer, Industrial Automation

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation for a fully remote role. You will lead design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems for manufacturing environments, guiding control strategies and ensuring seamless integration of electrical hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has PLC, robotics, SCADA, and industrial networking expertise, plus strong project leadership and excellent communication in a

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in industrial automation engineering.
• Expertise in PLC programming (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA development.
• Experience with industrial robotics (KUKA, ABB, Fanuc) and machine vision systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and communication protocols.
• Proven ability to manage automation projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills, adapted for remote work.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design and development of industrial automation and control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Select and specify PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, robotic systems, and other automation components.
• Develop PLC logic and HMI interfaces according to project requirements and best practices.
• Design and implement industrial communication networks (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
• Oversee automation project execution, including vendor management, system integration, and commissioning.
• Conduct system troubleshooting, diagnostics, and root cause analysis for complex automation issues.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with safety standards (e.g., functional safety) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, software, operations) in a virtual setting.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive system documentation, including P&IDs, functional descriptions, and user manuals.
• Stay current with advancements in automation technology and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Industrial automation

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

Robotics

Project leadership

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

KUKA/ABB/Fanuc robotics

Ethernet/IP/Profinet

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Industrial Automation for a fully remote role. You will lead design, development, and implementation of advanced automation systems for manufacturing environments, guiding control strategies and ensuring seamless integration of electrical hardware and software.

The ideal candidate has PLC, robotics, SCADA, and industrial networking expertise, plus strong project leadership and excellent communication in a