Mechatronics Engineer - Automation

G-Core Capital; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

G-Core Capital seeks skilled engineers to drive Automation & Controls, Maintenance & Reliability, and Software & Manufacturing IT initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal. The role covers PLC programming, robot integration, machine automation, panel wiring, and continuous improvement projects across manufacturing lines.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in PLC and software/electronic development, plus a relevant degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in PLC and computer programming environment
• 1-2 years software/electronic development experience
• BSc/BEng/BTech degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation and control projects
• Maintain machine uptime and reliability across production lines
• Troubleshoot and fault-find automation equipment
• Manage mechatronics spares and maintenance planning
• Support across manufacturing IT and software initiatives

Skills

PLC programming RSLogix 500/ RSLogix 5

Robot programming Fanuc/Yaskawa/Denso

Machine automation & controls

Industrial software programming

Manufacturing IT infra & database

Education

BSc/BEng/BTech in Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronic/Automation

Job description

Automation & Controls

• PLC programming, fault-finding and software backups
• Robot programming and integration
• Machine automation and controls
• PLC panel wiring and electronic machinery
• Upgrades and automation improvement projects
• Maintenance & Reliability

Maintenance & Reliability

• Mechatronics repairs and preventative maintenance
• Troubleshooting and response to equipment faults
• Machine uptime and reliability
• Management of mechatronics spares
• Support to manufacturing departments
• Software & Manufacturing IT

Software & Manufacturing IT

• Production IT systems and servers
• Windows Server and IT infrastructure
• Database administration/development
• Programming and software development
• Projects & Continuous Improvement

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement new mechatronics facilities
• Manage assigned projects, timelines and budgets
• Identify automation opportunities
• Maintain technical documentation

Key technical experience:

• PLC programming RSLogix 500 / RSLogix 5000, Festo FST and/or Festo CODESYS
• Robot programming Fanuc, Yaskawa and/or Denso
• Machine automation, integration and controls
• Industrial software/programming experience
• Manufacturing IT infrastructure and database experience

Requirements:

• 3-5 years experience in PLC and computer programming environment (of which 1-2 years is software/electronic development experience)
• BSc/BEng/BTech Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronic or Automation Engineering.