Robot Specialist

Profile Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation within the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Robot Specialist to join their technical team. This role focuses on maintaining industrial robots, electrical systems and presses to meet production standards.

Ideal candidates have an NQF Level 6 qualification or equivalent, at least 5 years’ experience as a robot technician in automotive manufacturing, and strong fault‑finding, documentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 6 qualification is required.
• Qualified Electrician, Millwright, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation professional.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Robot Technician in automotive manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on experience with ABB and KUKA robotics.
• Strong fault-finding and electrical diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and optimise industrial robots to meet quality and production standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fault finding in line with maintenance schedules, job cards and work instructions.
• Troubleshoot robotic applications, electrical systems and presses.
• Complete accurate maintenance and repair feedback and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures, quality systems and work instructions.
• Work in accordance with all SHEQ requirements and actively participate in departmental initiatives.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Robot troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification

Qualified Electrician / Millwright / Mechatronics / Electrical / Electronics or Instrumentation professional

Tools

ABB robotics

KUKA robotics

Job description

A leading organisation within the automotive manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Robot Specialist to join their technical team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled technician with strong experience in industrial robotics, electrical maintenance and fault finding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair, maintain and optimise industrial robots to meet quality and production standards.

• Perform preventative maintenance and fault finding in line with maintenance schedules, job cards and work instructions.

• Troubleshoot robotic applications, electrical systems and presses.

• Complete accurate maintenance and repair feedback and documentation.

• Ensure adherence to company procedures, quality systems and work instructions.

• Work in accordance with all SHEQ requirements and actively participate in departmental initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

• NQF Level 6 qualification.

• Qualified Electrician, Millwright, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation professional.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Robot Technician within an automotive manufacturing environment.

• Extensive hands‑on experience with ABB and KUKA industrial robots.

• Strong electrical fault‑finding and maintenance capabilities.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic drawings.

• Experience with manufacturing processes and industrial presses.

• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Sound understanding of quality systems and technical maintenance practices.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for a hands‑on, technically strong professional who is confident diagnosing complex faults, maintaining robotic systems and working within a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing environment.