Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer (Hybrid)
Placements24
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Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an Industrial Engineering Specialist focused on automation to enhance production lines with robotics, PLCs, and automation systems. The role involves analyzing automation opportunities, designing automated workflows, overseeing installation and commissioning, and ensuring seamless integration with lean plant operations.
A strong background in robotics and PLC/HMI/SCADA is essential, with 6+ years in automation-focused industrial engineering.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical or Mechatronics engineering.
- Minimum 6 years in industrial engineering with automation focus.
- Proven automation system design, implementation and commissioning.
- Experience with industrial robots (KUKA, FANUC, ABB), PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
- Lean manufacturing knowledge applied to automation.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Automotive or heavy machinery background advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate automation opportunities in manufacturing.
- Design automated systems including robotics, PLCs, and control systems.
- Create process flow diagrams and simulations for automated operations.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to implement equipment.
- Oversee installation, commissioning and testing of automated lines.
- Develop maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for automated systems.
- Train staff on automation equipment.
- Analyze performance data for optimization.
- Ensure safety standards compliance.
- Stay updated on automation and robotics advances.
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Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an Industrial Engineering Specialist focused on automation to enhance production lines with robotics, PLCs, and automation systems. The role involves analyzing automation opportunities, designing automated workflows, overseeing installation and commissioning, and ensuring seamless integration with lean plant operations.
A strong background in robotics and PLC/HMI/SCADA is essential, with 6+ years in automation-focused industrial engineering.
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