Senior Remote Industrial Automation Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup allowance

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Remote Industrial Systems Engineer to join a distributed technical team and lead design, implementation and optimization of complex industrial systems from a distance.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, remote guidance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve performance, reliability and scalability across multiple locations. Experience with MES, automation, and data analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining industrial systems and automation solutions.
• Strong understanding of SCADA, PLC programming, HMI development, and network communication protocols.
• Proven experience with lean manufacturing principles and their application in system design.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose issues remotely.
• Proficiency in project management tools and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure industrial control systems, automation solutions, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Develop and implement strategies for system integration, data acquisition, and performance monitoring.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues related to industrial systems and provide remote support.
• Create detailed system documentation, including P&IDs, functional specifications, and operational manuals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and project management, in a virtual environment.
• Stay current with advancements in industrial automation, IoT, and data analytics to propose innovative solutions.

Skills

SCADA

PLC programming

HMI development

Lean manufacturing

Remote collaboration

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly capable Remote Industrial Systems Engineer to join a distributed technical team and lead design, implementation and optimization of complex industrial systems from a distance.

The role emphasizes autonomous work, remote guidance, and cross-functional collaboration to improve performance, reliability and scalability across multiple locations. Experience with MES, automation, and data analytics is essential.