Remote Industrial Automation Engineer - Robotics

Placements24; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote work

Competitive salary

Medical & dental cover

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Industry conferences

Home-office setup support

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Industrial Engineer to drive automation and robotics integration across operations from anywhere in South Africa. You will identify automation opportunities, design robotic work cells and ensure smooth tech integration into existing production lines, leveraging PLCs, HMI and AI-driven systems.

You should have a strong industrial engineering background, 6+ years in manufacturing automation, and proven ability to work remotely with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with a focus on automation and robotics.
• Experience designing, implementing and commissioning automated systems and robotic cells (FANUC, KUKA, ABB).
• Strong PLC programming, HMI and industrial communication knowledge.
• CAD/CAM and simulation tools familiarity.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote team communication skills.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and smart factories.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsabilités

• Identify automation and robotics opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Design robotic work cells, including tooling, safety systems and integration with equipment.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with external vendors, system integrators and internal teams.
• Develop control logic and programming for automated systems and robots.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ROI analyses for automation projects.
• Develop training programs for operators and maintenance staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and robotics issues.
• Stay current with advancements in robotics, automation and AI in manufacturing.
• Contribute to digital transformation by integrating smart automation solutions.

Connaissances

Automation

Robotics

Project management

Remote teamwork

PLC programming

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

PLC/HMI

CAD/CAM

Simulation tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Industrial Engineer to drive automation and robotics integration across operations from anywhere in South Africa. You will identify automation opportunities, design robotic work cells and ensure smooth tech integration into existing production lines, leveraging PLCs, HMI and AI-driven systems.

You should have a strong industrial engineering background, 6+ years in manufacturing automation, and proven ability to work remotely with cross-functional teams.