Senior Remote Automation Engineer: PLC/Robotics SCADA

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automated systems for diverse clients across industries from anywhere in South Africa. You will work with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and SCADA, delivering reliable solutions while maintaining documentation and remote support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 5 years in industrial automation, with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, SCADA, and robotics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation engineering with a strong PLC/HMI focus.
• Proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000) and SCADA integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom automation solutions including control systems, robotics, and machinery.
• Program and configure PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell), HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and implement machine vision and sensor integration.
• Conduct detailed system analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of existing and new automated systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliver on time and budget.
• Create and maintain documentation including design specs, manuals, and code.
• Provide remote technical support and client training on automated systems.
• Stay updated on automation tech and industry best practices.
• Participate in virtual project meetings and client consultations.
• Ensure designs comply with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA system integration

Robotic programming

Machine vision

Remote work

System analysis

Documentation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000

SCADA software

KUKA robots

FANUC robotics

Machine vision systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Automation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize automated systems for diverse clients across industries from anywhere in South Africa. You will work with PLCs, robotics, HMIs, and SCADA, delivering reliable solutions while maintaining documentation and remote support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering and at least 5 years in industrial automation, with Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell RSLogix/Studio 5000, SCADA, and robotics