Senior Automation & Process Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Remote work

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Process Engineer with Automation and Control Systems expertise. The role is fully remote but anchored to Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, requiring leadership across engineering teams to advance intelligent automation in client manufacturing.

The candidate should have a master’s degree and 8+ years in automation-driven industrial engineering, with PLC/HMI/SCADA design and strong networking skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 8+ years in industrial engineering with automation and control specialization.
• Experience designing, programming, and implementing PLC/HMI/SCADA systems from major vendors.
• Strong understanding of Profibus or Ethernet/IP networks.
• Robotics programming and integration experience desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Proficiency with simulation and modeling software.
• Strong remote teamwork and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safety and quality in automation design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Specify and select automation hardware including PLCs, HMIs, robots, and sensors.
• Develop PLC logic, HMI interfaces, and SCADA systems for monitoring and control.
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Conduct system integration testing, commissioning, and validation of automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system issues.
• Create documentation such as P&IDs, control narratives, and user manuals.
• Stay updated on advancements in industrial automation and robotics.
• Provide technical guidance on automation projects to PMs and clients.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Automation hardware

Robotics

Networking protocols

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider Electric

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Process Engineer with Automation and Control Systems expertise. The role is fully remote but anchored to Polokwane, Limpopo, ZA, requiring leadership across engineering teams to advance intelligent automation in client manufacturing.

The candidate should have a master’s degree and 8+ years in automation-driven industrial engineering, with PLC/HMI/SCADA design and strong networking skills.