Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)

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Job summary

A manufacturing business in South Africa seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead engineering strategies and automation projects. This mid-senior role involves oversight of new initiatives, collaboration with R&D, and mentoring engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in automation engineering and a degree in Mechatronics. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in automation engineering within high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of mechatronic, electronic, and mechanical system design.
• Experience in the mining or electronic initiation industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation upgrades, equipment redesign, and capacity planning.
• Oversee new automation initiatives from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with R&D and production for future product alignment.
• Standardize automation practices.
• Mentor engineering teams for improvement.
• Support legacy systems and external automation suppliers.

Skills

Automation engineering experience

Mechatronics expertise

System design knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

BEng Mechatronics

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)

Recruiter: Fempower

Location: Modderfontein, South Africa

Posted on: Wednesday, June 18

Overview

A dynamic manufacturing business is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead engineering strategies, automation projects, and technology upgrades across its operational facilities.

This is a high‑impact role for a mechatronics professional who thrives in innovation, cross‑functional collaboration, and leadership of engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead automation upgrades, equipment redesign, and capacity planning.
• Oversee new automation initiatives from concept through commissioning.
• Collaborate with R&D and production to align systems with future product development.
• Standardize automation practices (software, documentation, commissioning).
• Mentor engineering teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide support for legacy systems and external automation suppliers.

Qualifications

• BEng Mechatronics (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of experience in automation engineering within high‑tech manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of mechatronic, electronic, and mechanical system design.
• Experience in the mining or electronic initiation industry (advantageous).

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Advertising Services