Senior Remote PLC/SCADA Automation Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Generous annual leave

Online training access

Home office stipend

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Automation Engineer to join our fully remote team. You will design, program, and commission PLC/SCADA systems for international clients, boosting operational efficiency and productivity across diverse industries.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI skills (Siemens S7, Rockwell), and expertise in electrical schematics and remote support. A remote-first mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation and control systems.
• Experience programming major PLC platforms (Siemens S7, Rockwell Studio 5000) and HMI/SCADA software.
• Strong understanding of networking (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) and safety standards (SIL).
• Remote troubleshooting and field support experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement PLC/SCADA systems for industrial automation.
• Program PLC platforms and develop HMIs.
• Create electrical schematics and control panels for automated systems.
• Remote commissioning and support to technicians.
• Analyze processes for automation opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Specify automation hardware components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in remote setting.
• Document design specifications, program code, and user manuals.
• Provide remote training to clients.
• Stay updated on latest trends in industrial automation and control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Electrical principles

Industrial networking

Remote troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens S7

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Electrical Automation Engineer to join our fully remote team. You will design, program, and commission PLC/SCADA systems for international clients, boosting operational efficiency and productivity across diverse industries.

The role requires 6+ years in industrial automation, strong PLC/HMI skills (Siemens S7, Rockwell), and expertise in electrical schematics and remote support. A remote-first mindset and excellent communication are essential.