Remote Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Professional development stipend

Remote-friendly / flexible work

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a visionary Industrial Engineer specializing in process automation to join a fully remote team. The role targets identifying opportunities and deploying automated solutions across industrial processes to boost throughput and reduce errors.

You will design, evaluate, and deploy automation technologies such as robotics, PLC, and AI-driven systems, working closely with IT and engineering to modernize operations from a home office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with focus on process automation.
• Experience designing and managing automated systems in industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of robotics, PLC, SCADA, and AI/ML in automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management and remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate processes for automation.
• Design automation strategies and select technologies.
• Oversee implementation and integration of automated systems.
• Develop specs and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and system integrators.
• Analyze automation data and optimize performance.
• Develop remote training materials and sessions.
• Provide remote troubleshooting support.
• Stay updated on emerging automation tech.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC

SCADA

AI/ML in automation

Project management

Remote collaboration

Safety standards

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a visionary Industrial Engineer specializing in process automation to join a fully remote team. The role targets identifying opportunities and deploying automated solutions across industrial processes to boost throughput and reduce errors.

You will design, evaluate, and deploy automation technologies such as robotics, PLC, and AI-driven systems, working closely with IT and engineering to modernize operations from a home office.