Senior Control Systems Engineer - Remote Lead Automation
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead an automation team in a fully remote capacity. You will architect and optimize PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions for complex industrial applications and mentor junior engineers.
You will drive system reliability, implement advanced control strategies, and guide projects from concept to commissioning, influencing global automation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years in industrial automation control systems.
- Expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, Wonderware.
- Knowledge of industrial networks and cybersecurity for control systems.
- Proven remote leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and design of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for complex industrial applications.
- Develop and implement advanced control strategies to improve efficiency and safety.
- Mentor junior engineers and the automation team.
- Oversee projects from concept to commissioning and post-implementation support.
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical control-system issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation requirements.
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Job description
Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Control Systems Engineer to lead an automation team in a fully remote capacity. You will architect and optimize PLC/SCADA/HMI solutions for complex industrial applications and mentor junior engineers.
You will drive system reliability, implement advanced control strategies, and guide projects from concept to commissioning, influencing global automation initiatives.
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