Senior Robotics Engineer — AI-Driven Automation & Research

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead R&D projects from concept to implementation, focusing on AI-driven control, sensor integration, and human-robot interaction.

You will work in a world-class facility applying robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, and software development (C++, Python), with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Software development experience with C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of control theory and ML applications in robotics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conceptualization to implementation in manufacturing and logistics contexts.
• Design, develop and test sophisticated robotic systems and AI-driven control.
• Collaborate with R&D to integrate sensors and human-robot interaction features.

Skills

Robotics engineering

C++

Python

Machine learning

Control theory

Sensor integration

Human-robot interaction

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to lead R&D projects from concept to implementation, focusing on AI-driven control, sensor integration, and human-robot interaction.

You will work in a world-class facility applying robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, and software development (C++, Python), with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.