Senior Automation & Systems Engineer — Remote

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement savings scheme

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer specializing in automation and systems integration for Pretoria-based operations. This fully remote role allows contribution from anywhere in South Africa, with collaboration across engineering and operations teams to drive tech advances.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and data-driven process control, plus strong project management and autonomous work capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related; focus on automation.
• 7+ years in industrial engineering with emphasis on automation and control systems.
• Experience designing and implementing automated manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networking.

Responsibilities

• Assess processes and identify opportunities for automation and system upgrades.
• Design specifications for automated systems including robotics and PLCs.
• Oversee implementation and integration of new automation equipment and control systems.
• Develop and execute validation and testing protocols for automated processes.
• Analyze performance data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless automation integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on automation projects.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulations.
• Stay updated on trends in industrial automation and robotics.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI development

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

HMI development tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer specializing in automation and systems integration for Pretoria-based operations. This fully remote role allows contribution from anywhere in South Africa, with collaboration across engineering and operations teams to drive tech advances.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and data-driven process control, plus strong project management and autonomous work capabilities.