Automation & Robotics Engineer — PLCs, Vision Systems

Placements24; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Provident fund

Growth opportunities

Training & development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites an Automation and Robotics Engineer to join a leading manufacturing client in South Africa, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and maintain robotic cells and automated lines, integrating PLCs, HMI, vision systems, and CAD layouts to optimise production and reliability.

The role demands 5+ years in industrial automation and robotics, with hands-on experience with ABB, KUKA or Fanuc and strong mechanical/electrical fundamentals.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical or mechatronics field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and robotics.
• Hands-on with major robot manufacturers and PLC programming.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design, control systems, and schematics.
• CAD experience for automation layout design.

Aufgaben

• Design, program, and commission robotic systems (ABB/KUKA/Fanuc) for manufacturing.
• Develop automation strategies to improve efficiency and lower costs.
• Integrate PLCs and HMIs with robotic equipment.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation for projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define automation needs.
• Conduct feasibility studies for new automation tech.
• Provide training and support to maintenance and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Mechanical design

Electrical schematics

CAD software

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Vision systems

Ausbildung

BEng Mechanical

BEng Electrical

Mechatronics degree

Tools

ABB

KUKA

Fanuc

PLC platforms

CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 invites an Automation and Robotics Engineer to join a leading manufacturing client in South Africa, based in Tembisa, Gauteng. You will design, implement, and maintain robotic cells and automated lines, integrating PLCs, HMI, vision systems, and CAD layouts to optimise production and reliability.

The role demands 5+ years in industrial automation and robotics, with hands-on experience with ABB, KUKA or Fanuc and strong mechanical/electrical fundamentals.