Senior Industrial Automation & Robotics Engineer - Randburg

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional growth

International assignments

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Industrial Engineer with strong automation and robotics expertise to join its Randburg, Gauteng facility. You will design, implement, and optimize automated systems and robotic work cells to boost production efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role requires hands-on programming of PLCs and robotics from FANUC, KUKA, and ABB, plus development of PLC control systems and system documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering with a strong automation focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation and robotics, including hands-on programming and integration.
• Proficiency in programming logic controllers (PLCs) from major manufacturers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with industrial robot programming and simulation software (e.g., FANUC RoboGuide, KUKA.Sim).
• Strong understanding of sensor technologies, vision systems, and HMI development.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profinet).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automated manufacturing systems and robotic work cells.
• Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for automation and robotic integration.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB).
• Develop PLC control systems for automated machinery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Create and maintain system documentation including P&IDs and schematics.
• Develop and implement testing procedures for automated systems.
• Provide technical support and training for automated systems.

Skills

PLC programming

Robot programming

Industrial automation

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering with automation focus

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

KUKA.Sim

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Placements24 seeks a specialized Industrial Engineer with strong automation and robotics expertise to join its Randburg, Gauteng facility. You will design, implement, and optimize automated systems and robotic work cells to boost production efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role requires hands-on programming of PLCs and robotics from FANUC, KUKA, and ABB, plus development of PLC control systems and system documentation.