Senior Automation Engineer: Smart Manufacturing & Robotics

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Cutting-edge automation technology

Professional development and training

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a highly specialized Industrial Engineer with a focus on Automation to design, implement and optimise automated systems that boost production efficiency, quality and safety.

You will work with robotics, AGVs and other smart manufacturing solutions, collaborating across engineering and IT to integrate automation with existing processes and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with automation focus.
• 5+ years in industrial engineering with automation and robotics.
• Experience with PLC programming, robotic systems (Fanuc, KUKA), and HMI development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, system integration, and control systems.
• Proficiency in simulation software for automation design and analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing processes and systems.
• Evaluate and select automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, and sensor systems.
• Program, test, and troubleshoot automated equipment and production lines.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to integrate automation solutions with existing systems.
• Analyze automation performance data and implement improvements to maximize efficiency and uptime.
• Develop and deliver training to maintenance and operations staff on automated systems.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

PLC programming

HMI development

Fanuc

KUKA

System integration

Simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, seeks a highly specialized Industrial Engineer with a focus on Automation to design, implement and optimise automated systems that boost production efficiency, quality and safety.

You will work with robotics, AGVs and other smart manufacturing solutions, collaborating across engineering and IT to integrate automation with existing processes and drive continuous improvement.