Industrial Engineer - Automation Focus

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training in automation technologies

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp is seeking a specialized Industrial Engineer with a focus on automation to join our team. You will evaluate, design, and implement automated solutions to improve production efficiency and safety.

You will work on robotics, PLCs, SCADA and smart manufacturing initiatives, collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers in a hybrid work model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Experience in designing and implementing automation solutions in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs, SCADA systems and other automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems.
• Experience with project management and system integration.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess current manufacturing processes for opportunities to implement automation technologies.
• Research, select, and integrate robotic systems, automated equipment, and control systems.
• Develop detailed specifications and project plans for automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure successful automation deployment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to ensure peak performance and reliability.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new automated equipment and processes.

Skills

Automation design

Robotics

PLCs & SCADA

Project management

Teamwork

Education

BEng in Industrial/Mech/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Robotics integration

Automation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Industrial Engineer with a focus on automation to join their team in Klerksdorp . This role will be integral in evaluating, designing, and implementing automated solutions to enhance production efficiency and safety. You will work on projects that integrate robotics, advanced machinery, and smart manufacturing technologies into existing industrial processes. This position offers a hybrid work model , balancing on-site collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to cutting-edge automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current manufacturing processes for opportunities to implement automation technologies.
• Research, select, and integrate robotic systems, automated equipment, and control systems.
• Develop detailed specifications and project plans for automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to ensure successful automation deployment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize automated systems to ensure peak performance and reliability.
• Train operators and maintenance personnel on new automated equipment and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with robotics, PLCs, SCADA systems, and other industrial automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems .
• Experience with project management and system integration.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, adaptable to a hybrid work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for specialized training in automation technologies.
• A hybrid work arrangement designed to foster collaboration and flexibility.