Remote Automation Mechanical Engineer: Robotics & Controls

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus
Health insurance
Development allowance
Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Automation Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated mechanical systems and solutions. You will lead robotics projects, automated machinery, and control systems to boost production efficiency and reduce manual labor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics and 6+ years’ experience, with strong CAD, PLC programming, and industrial networking skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.
  • 6+ years in automation, robotics design and implementation.
  • CAD software proficiency for mechanical design.
  • Strong control systems, PLC programming and industrial networking knowledge.
  • Experience with robotics, servo motors and sensors.
  • Excellent problem-solving with complex integrated systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop automated mechanical systems including robotic cells.
  • Select actuators, sensors, PLCs, and end-effectors.
  • Integrate mechanical designs with control systems.
  • Develop control logic and programming for automation.
  • Test, commission, and validate automated systems.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment.

Skills

Automation design
Robotics
PLC programming
CAD software
Industrial networking
Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an Automation Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and implement automated mechanical systems and solutions. You will lead robotics projects, automated machinery, and control systems to boost production efficiency and reduce manual labor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics and 6+ years’ experience, with strong CAD, PLC programming, and industrial networking skills.

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