Robotics Engineer - AI Integration

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Access to advanced robotics labs

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a Robotics Engineer with a strong emphasis on AI integration to develop intelligent control systems for autonomous robots, leveraging AI/ML for enhanced perception and decision-making.

You will collaborate with hardware engineers and AI researchers to implement AI-powered control loops, simulate and test robotics software, and contribute to cutting-edge robotic projects in a state-of-the-art lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in robotics or related field.
• Experience in robotics development, control systems and sensor integration.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python; familiarity with ROS.
• Experience with robot simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test AI-powered control systems for robotic platforms.
• Integrate ML models for perception, navigation, and decision-making into robotics apps.
• Develop software for robot simulation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and AI researchers to define robot capabilities and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems for reliability and performance.

Skills

C++

Python

AI concepts in robotics

Robotics middleware (ROS)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS

Job description

Our client, a trailblazer in AI & Emerging Technologies, is looking for a skilled Robotics Engineer with a strong focus on AI Integration to join their advanced engineering team in Kimberley. You will be responsible for developing and implementing intelligent control systems for robots, leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance their autonomy, perception, and decision-making capabilities. This role is ideal for engineers passionate about the intersection of robotics and artificial intelligence, driving innovation in autonomous systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test AI-powered control systems for robotic platforms.
• Integrate machine learning models for perception, navigation, and decision-making into robotic applications.
• Develop software for robot simulation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and AI researchers to define robot capabilities and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and optimize robotic systems, ensuring reliability and performance in real-world applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in robotics development, including control systems and sensor integration.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with experience in robotics middleware like ROS.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in robotics, such as computer vision and reinforcement learning.
• Experience with robot simulation tools and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and AI projects.
• Access to advanced robotics labs and equipment.
• Support for professional development and further education.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation and problem-solving.