Senior Remote Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC/Robotics)
Placements24
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Placements24 seeks an experienced Automation and Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for automated manufacturing systems. This fully remote role supports global teams across South Africa, focusing on robotics, system integration, and reliability of production lines.
You will work with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms, plus FactoryTalk View and WinCC, to optimize performance, safety, and uptime while documenting architectures
Qualifications
- 5+ years hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems engineering.
- Proficiency in programming major PLC platforms (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
- Experience with HMI/SCADA software and system integration.
Responsibilities
- Design, program, and commission PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for automated manufacturing.
- Develop electrical schematics and control panel designs.
- Integrate robotic systems and sensors into production lines.
- Troubleshoot automation issues remotely and on-site when needed.
- Document programming code, system architecture and user manuals.
- Stay current with advancements in automation technologies.
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Job description
Placements24 seeks an experienced Automation and Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions for automated manufacturing systems. This fully remote role supports global teams across South Africa, focusing on robotics, system integration, and reliability of production lines.
You will work with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms, plus FactoryTalk View and WinCC, to optimize performance, safety, and uptime while documenting architectures
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