Robotics Engineer - AI Focus

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development funding

On-site collaborative workspace

Cutting-edge robotics projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an innovative Robotics Engineer focused on AI to help design, build, and test autonomous robotic systems, including perception, navigation and decision‑making.

You will integrate AI into hardware and software, work with ROS, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and OpenCV, and collaborate with hardware engineers in a hands-on, on-site team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in robotics or related field.
• Experience in robotics development and AI/machine learning applications.
• Proficiency in C++, Python and ROS.
• Familiarity with AI libraries and tools relevant to robotics (TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI algorithms for robotic perception, navigation, and control.
• Integrate machine learning models into robotic systems for autonomy and decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing robotic AI components.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define robotic system requirements and specifications.
• Perform system integration, testing, and debugging of robotic platforms.
• Document designs, algorithms, and test results comprehensively.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative Robotics Engineer with a strong focus on AI to join their team in Upington . This role is at the forefront of developing intelligent robotic systems capable of complex autonomous tasks. You will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and integrating AI algorithms into robotic platforms, including navigation, perception, and decision‑making systems. This on‑site position offers a hands‑on opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art hardware and software, contributing to advancements in automation and intelligent systems within a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI algorithms for robotic perception, navigation, and control.
• Integrate machine learning models into robotic systems for enhanced autonomy and decision‑making.
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing and validating robotic AI components.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define robotic system requirements and specifications.
• Perform system integration, testing, and debugging of robotic platforms.
• Document designs, algorithms, and test results comprehensively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in robotics development and AI/machine learning applications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python.
• Experience with robotics software frameworks like ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Familiarity with AI libraries and tools relevant to robotics (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenCV).
• Strong understanding of control systems, sensor fusion, and kinematics.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Support for professional development and attendance at industry conferences.
• On‑site collaborative engineering workspace.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI‑driven robotics projects.