Senior Robotics Engineer - Remote (Industrial Automation)

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 960,000 - 1,280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Online training

Remote-friendly role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to design, develop, implement and maintain robotic systems for diverse industrial applications. The role is fully remote, within South Africa, with Pretoria, Gauteng as the conceptual base.

You will lead design, programming and integration of robot systems (KUKA, FANUC, ABB), develop control algorithms and ensure reliable operation in a distributed team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a robotics-focused engineering field.
• 6+ years in designing, programming, implementing industrial robotic systems.
• Proficient in C++ and Python for robotics.
• Strong knowledge of robot kinematics, dynamics, control, and motion planning.
• Experience with ROS, RoboDK or MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox.
• Familiar with Profinet/EtherNet/IP and PLC integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to work remotely.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.
• Experience with machine vision is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety standards in industrial automation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robotic systems including robot selection and end-effector design.
• Program industrial robots (KUKA, FANUC, ABB) for manufacturing processes.
• Develop control algorithms and motion planning strategies.
• Integrate robots with PLCs and vision systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments and performance simulations.
• Troubleshoot and debug robotic systems for reliability.
• Create technical documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.
• Mentor junior robotics engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Stay updated on robotics and AI advancements.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Robot kinematics

Motion planning

System integration

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Mechanical/CS with robotics focus

Tools

ROS

RoboDK

MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox

Profinet/EtherNet/IP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to design, develop, implement and maintain robotic systems for diverse industrial applications. The role is fully remote, within South Africa, with Pretoria, Gauteng as the conceptual base.

You will lead design, programming and integration of robot systems (KUKA, FANUC, ABB), develop control algorithms and ensure reliable operation in a distributed team environment.