Senior Robotics Engineer — Remote, Automation & AI Systems

Placements24; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote work environment

Health benefits

Performance incentives

Professional development allowance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced robotic systems for industrial automation. This remote-first role is centered in Pretoria, Gauteng, with strong collaboration across software, mechanical, and control specialists.

You will lead integration of CAD, ROS, and sensor data, and drive control algorithms, simulations, and real-world testing to deliver reliable robotic solutions for cutting-edge research and manufacturing applications.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of robotics design, development, and implementation experience.
• Proven experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and simulation environments (ROS, Gazebo).
• Strong understanding of control theory, kinematics, dynamics, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for robotics.
• Experience with sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) and data processing.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team setting.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop robotic platforms including manipulators, end-effectors, and mobile bases.
• Integrate mechanical components with electrical systems, sensors, and control software.
• Develop and refine control algorithms for motion control and path planning.
• Conduct simulations and physical testing to validate designs and performance.
• Collaborate with a remote team of engineers and designers to achieve goals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues in robotic systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical roadmaps for future robotics tech.
• Stay updated on robotics and automation advancements.
• Document designs, algorithms, test procedures, and user manuals thoroughly.

Connaissances

Robotics design

Control theory

Embedded systems

C++

Python

Sensor integration

Remote collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Robotics/Mechatronics

PhD in a related field

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

ROS

Gazebo

Description du poste

Placements24 seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced robotic systems for industrial automation. This remote-first role is centered in Pretoria, Gauteng, with strong collaboration across software, mechanical, and control specialists.

You will lead integration of CAD, ROS, and sensor data, and drive control algorithms, simulations, and real-world testing to deliver reliable robotic solutions for cutting-edge research and manufacturing applications.