Senior Industrial Engineer - Automation Focus

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Industrial Engineer specializing in automation and robotics to drive digital transformation of production processes. You will evaluate, design, and implement automated systems to boost efficiency, improve precision, and ensure safety across advanced manufacturing operations.

Join a leading industrial company in Gauteng and work with state-of-the-art technologies, collaborating with internal and external technical experts to lead significant technological

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years in industrial engineering with 5+ years in automation/robotics.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and industrial control systems.
• Strong project management and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation and robotic integration within manufacturing processes.
• Design, specify, and oversee automated production systems including robotics, PLCs, and HMI.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, timelines for automation projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ROI analyses for automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with vendors to select and integrate automation solutions.
• Provide technical support and training for new automated systems in Pretoria.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PLC programming

Robotic system integration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong focus on automation and robotics to join their advanced manufacturing operations in Pretoria . This role is critical for driving the digital transformation of their production processes. You will be responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing automated systems that enhance efficiency, improve precision, and ensure safety. This is a challenging and rewarding position for an experienced engineer who is passionate about the future of manufacturing and wants to lead significant technological advancements within a leading industrial company in the Gauteng province. You will work with state-of-the-art technologies and collaborate with internal and external technical experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for automation and robotic integration within manufacturing processes.
• Design, specify, and oversee the implementation of automated production systems, including robotics, PLCs, and HMI systems.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines for automation initiatives.
• Conduct feasibility studies and ROI analyses for proposed automation projects.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to select and integrate automation solutions.
• Provide technical support and training for new automated systems and troubleshoot any operational issues in Pretoria .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in industrial engineering, with at least 5 years focused on automation and robotics implementation.
• Proven experience with PLC programming, robotic system integration, and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and systems integration.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams and manage complex automation projects from conception to completion.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with excellent bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous retirement plan.
• Significant investment in professional development and advanced training in automation technologies .
• Opportunity to work on transformative projects shaping the future of manufacturing.