Automation Specialist

G-Core Capital; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

G-Core Capital in South Africa seeks an Automation Engineer to lead automation initiatives across automotive and manufacturing environments. You will analyze processes, design and implement automated systems, and ensure they meet quality and safety standards.

You will program advanced PLCs, work with robotics and electro-pneumatic systems, perform tests, document results, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimise performance and return on investment.

Qualifications

• Mechatronics or electronic degree required and programming qualification preferred.
• 5 years of similar experience in automotive or manufacturing.
• Technical training in robotics and programming.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for automation.
• Design, develop and implement automated systems and processes.
• Test and validate automation systems and processes.
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation need and solutions.
• Assess system performance and recommend optimisations.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to justify automation investments.
• Generate reports on automation project performance and results.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Integrate automation systems with other systems or analytical tools.
• Provide maintenance and production technical support.
• Spare parts control.

Skills

Robotics ABB/Kawasaki

PLC - Mitsubishi/Omron

Electro Pneumatics

Project Management

Education

Mechatronics or Electronics degree

Programming qualification

Job description

Technical & Functional Competencies:

• Robotic Experience, preferably ABB and Kawasaki
• Advanced PLC, including programming, fault finding and installation, preferably Mitsubishi and Omron
• Electro pneumatics
• Project Management

Requirements:

• Mecatronics or electronic degree requirement/ Programming and/or relevant qualification
• 5 years in a similar role
• Automotive or manufacturing experience
• Technical training, Robotics and programming experience

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process Analysis – analyse existing process to identify opportunities for automation and improvement
• System Design and Development – Design, develop and implement automated systems and processes using various tools and technologies
• Testing and Validation – Thoroughly test and validate automation systems and processes using various tools and technologies
• Trouble shooting and Maintenance – Troubleshoot and maintain existing automation infrastructure , addressing any issues that arise
• Documentation – create and maintain documentation for automation processes, ensuring clear communication and understanding.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams to identify automation need and solutions.
• Conduct regular system performance assessments make recommendations for optimisation.
• Performing cost benefit analysis to justify automation investments.
• Generate reports on automation project performance and results
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Integrate automation systems with other systems or analytical tools
• Provide maintenance and production technical support
• Spare parts control