Robotics AI Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robotics labs access

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking a Robotics AI Engineer to develop AI for perceptual and autonomous robotic systems. You will fuse AI, ML, CV, and control theory to enable robots to perceive, reason, and act in complex environments.

The role involves designing AI and control algorithms, simulating them in Gazebo/MuJoCo, and integrating sensors with hardware teams to deploy on physical robots.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, CS, or EE with AI/robotics focus.
• Proven experience in AI solutions for robotics.
• Strong programming in Python and C++, ROS experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI algorithms for robot perception, navigation, and manipulation.
• Integrate ML models for object recognition, path planning, and decision-making.
• Design control systems for robotic platforms with safe operation.
• Simulate and test AI and control algorithms in virtual environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate sensors and actuators.

Skills

AI development

Machine learning

Computer vision

Control theory

Python

C++

Robotics

Education

Master's or PhD in Robotics

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

MuJoCo

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Robotics AI Engineer to join their innovative team in Mahikeng . This role is focused on developing and integrating artificial intelligence capabilities into robotic systems, enabling them to perceive, reason, and act autonomously. You will work on challenging projects involving machine learning, computer vision, and control systems to create intelligent robotic solutions for various applications. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of robotics and AI, collaborating with a dedicated team of engineers and researchers to build the next generation of autonomous machines. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in both AI and robotics principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI algorithms for robot perception, navigation, and manipulation.
• Integrate machine learning models for tasks such as object recognition, path planning, and decision-making.
• Design and build control systems for robotic platforms, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Simulate and test AI and control algorithms in virtual environments before deployment on physical robots.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to select and integrate sensors, actuators, and computing platforms.
• Debug and optimize AI and robotics software for performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on AI and robotics.
• Proven experience in developing AI solutions for robotic applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python , C++, and experience with robotics frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Strong understanding of machine learning , computer vision , and control theory.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo) and hardware integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in complex systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and AI projects.
• Access to advanced robotics labs and simulation facilities.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Mahikeng .