Remote Senior Field Applications Engineer - Automation

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Field Applications Engineer to support clients primarily in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, and across South Africa. The role combines pre-sales and post-sales technical liaison with our engineering teams to optimize automation solutions.

You will analyze client requirements, deliver product demonstrations, assist with system design and integration, and train client staff while maintaining strong remote collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

Requires Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 8 years in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Support or similar client-facing engineering role in industrial automation.
Deep knowledge of industrial automation components: PLCs, drives, sensors, HMIs, robotics.

Responsibilities

Provide expert technical consultation and support for automation solutions and product integration.
Analyze client requirements and tailor technical solutions using the product portfolio.
Lead technical presentations, demos, and feasibility studies for clients.
Assist with system design, configuration, and integration of automation components.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues during implementation or operation.
Collaborate with sales to develop proposals and technical strategies.
Develop and deliver technical training to clients and internal teams.
Gather and relay customer feedback to product development.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Industry 4.0 trends and smart manufacturing.