Remote Robotics Automation Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development and training

Access to cutting-edge automation tech

Bonus incentives

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer with a robotics specialization for a fully remote position. Design, implement, and support advanced robotic automation systems across diverse manufacturing processes from anywhere.

The role requires a strong automation background, hands-on robotics experience, and excellence in problem-solving. Collaboration with internal teams and clients is essential to deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions globally.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 6 years in automation with robotics focus.
• Experience programming robotic platforms (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa).
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and HMIs.
• Strong electrical controls, sensors, and safety systems understanding.
• Proven ability to work remotely with distributed teams.

Responsabilidades

• Design, program, and implement robotic automation systems for manufacturing applications.
• Develop and maintain automation control software for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers and clients to define automation requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with robotics, PLCs, HMIs, and automation components.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including P&IDs and schematics.
• Perform system integration, testing, and commissioning of automation solutions.

Conocimientos

Robotics expertise

Automation design

Remote collaboration

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Science

Herramientas

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Yaskawa

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Automation Engineer with a robotics specialization for a fully remote position. Design, implement, and support advanced robotic automation systems across diverse manufacturing processes from anywhere.

The role requires a strong automation background, hands-on robotics experience, and excellence in problem-solving. Collaboration with internal teams and clients is essential to deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions globally.