Senior Electrical Engineer - Remote Industrial Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote working arrangement

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for a remote-first role focused on designing and implementing advanced electrical control systems for industrial clients. You will lead design, development, and troubleshooting of automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, collaborating with clients and internal teams from anywhere.

The position requires a deep understanding of industrial electrical principles, programming, and system integration, with exceptional remote communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relating field.
• Minimum 7 years in electrical engineering with a focus on industrial automation and control systems.
• Proven PLC programming experience (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk View).
• Strong understanding of industrial networks (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and VFD technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control system architectures for industrial automation projects.
• Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Specify electrical components, including motors, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using CAD software.
• Troubleshoot and debug control systems to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, software developers, and project managers remotely.
• Conduct FAT/SAT virtually or on-site as required.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, safety regulations, and client specs.
• Provide technical support and training to clients and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Profibus

Profinet

Ethernet/IP

Electrical CAD/design software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer for a remote-first role focused on designing and implementing advanced electrical control systems for industrial clients. You will lead design, development, and troubleshooting of automation systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA, collaborating with clients and internal teams from anywhere.

The position requires a deep understanding of industrial electrical principles, programming, and system integration, with exceptional remote communication skills and a