Senior Robotics Engineer - Hybrid Role in Industrial Automation

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Access to development tools/lab

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer in Vereeniging to design and implement advanced robotic systems for varied industrial applications. The role blends on-site testing with design work in a hybrid setup, requiring hands-on development, integration, and optimization of automated solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in robotics, strong C++/Python skills, ROS expertise, and experience with motion planning and perception systems. AI/ML experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics or a related engineering/computer science field.
• 5+ years of professional robotics experience in industrial automation.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with ROS and common robotics libraries.
• Knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and motion planning.
• Experience with industrial robot programming and simulation software.
• Familiarity with vision sensors, LiDAR, and force/torque sensing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robotic systems including kinematics, dynamics, and control algorithms.
• Integrate perception systems (vision, LiDAR) for advanced task execution.
• Create and optimize motion planning and pathfinding algorithms.
• Program and configure industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, Fanuc) with PLCs for integration.
• Develop simulation models for robot behavior and performance testing.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for new applications.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues and collaborate across teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated with robotics, AI, and automation advancements.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Motion planning

Kinematics

Control theory

AI/ML for robotics

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Industrial robot programming

Robot simulation software

Vision systems

LiDAR

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer in Vereeniging to design and implement advanced robotic systems for varied industrial applications. The role blends on-site testing with design work in a hybrid setup, requiring hands-on development, integration, and optimization of automated solutions.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in robotics, strong C++/Python skills, ROS expertise, and experience with motion planning and perception systems. AI/ML experience is a plus.