Robotic & Vision Systems Specialist

Profile Personnel; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel seeks an experienced leader to drive robotics and automation in a manufacturing setting, focusing on painting operations and vision-assisted quality control.

The role requires guiding maintenance and engineering teams, deploying new automation initiatives, and overseeing system upgrades while optimizing production performance and spare parts lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong project management and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven expertise in robotic systems, especially in automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize robotic paint application systems for reliable production performance.
• Ensure robotic systems produce optimal paint quality through diligent troubleshooting and fine-tuning.
• Resolve complex robotic, automation, and vision-related issues efficiently.
• Support the deployment of new technologies and automation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and engineering teams.
• Manage system upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Oversee spare parts planning and lifecycle management of equipment.
• Develop technical specifications and business cases to support future investments.
• Assist production and maintenance teams during breakdowns, including standby duties.

Skills

Robotics & automation

Project management

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Problem solving

Job description

Are you driven to lead technological innovation within a manufacturing environment that values expertise and precision? Our client, a leading organization in the automotive and manufacturing industries, offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of robotic and vision systems in a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain and optimize robotic paint application systems for reliable production performance

• Ensure robotic systems produce optimal paint quality through diligent troubleshooting and fine-tuning

• Resolve complex robotic, automation, and vision-related issues efficiently

• Support the deployment of new technologies and automation initiatives

• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and engineering teams

• Manage system upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement projects

• Oversee spare parts planning and lifecycle management of equipment

• Develop technical specifications and business cases to support future investments

• Assist production and maintenance teams during breakdowns, including standby duties

Requirements:

• 8 to 10 years of experience in robotics and automation within a manufacturing setting

• Strong project management and troubleshooting skills

• Proven expertise in robotic systems, especially in automotive or manufacturing sectors

• Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with vision systems integration

• Knowledge of paint application robotics