Senior Industrial Engineer - Automation & Robotics Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement annuity

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong background in automation and robotics to lead integration of advanced automated systems in Randburg’s manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with IT, production, and engineering teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have 6+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in automation, and proven experience with

Formación

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering field with automation focus.
• 6+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in automation & robotics.
• Proven experience with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB) & PLC programming.

Responsabilidades

• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify viable automation opportunities.
• Design, specify, and integrate automated systems including robotic arms and control systems.
• Develop simulation models and feasibility studies for proposed automation projects.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to implement automation hardware and software.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of new automated equipment.
• Develop programming logic for robotic systems and automated machinery.
• Establish maintenance procedures and troubleshooting protocols for automation.
• Train staff on safe and effective use of automated equipment.
• Conduct performance analyses and drive continuous improvement in automation.

Conocimientos

Automation & robotics implementation

PLC programming

Robot integration

Project management

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

Educación

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

Herramientas

FANUC Robotics

KUKA Robotics

ABB Robotics

RoboDK

RobotStudio

CAD for automation layouts

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer with a strong background in automation and robotics to lead integration of advanced automated systems in Randburg’s manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with IT, production, and engineering teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field, have 6+ years in industrial engineering with 3+ years in automation, and proven experience with