Senior Robotics Engineer, STEM Education Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

On-site in Bloemfontein

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer with a passion for education to develop robotics programs and curricula for schools and colleges.

You will design challenges, author instructional materials, run workshops, and mentor educators and student teams, translating advanced robotics concepts into engaging learning experiences.

The role requires strong coding (Python, C++), ROS, embedded systems, and hands-on leadership to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (PhD advantageous).
• 7+ years robotics engineering experience, with education/STEM outreach focus.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, and ROS.
• Experience with robotics platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, VEX, LEGO Mindstorms.
• Proven ability to design and deliver educational content and training.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robotics curriculum and educational programs for various age groups.
• Create hands-on learning activities, projects, and challenges that promote critical thinking.
• Develop instructional materials, including lesson plans, tutorials, and guides.
• Conduct workshops for educators and students on robotics hardware, software, and programming.
• Provide mentorship to students and teams in robotics competitions.
• Research new robotics platforms and technologies for education settings.
• Collaborate with institutions to tailor programs to needs.
• Manage robotics lab resources and inventory.
• Stay updated with advances in robotics, AI, and educational tech.
• Contribute to assessment strategies for robotics-based learning.

Skills

Robotics engineering

Pedagogical skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or CS

PhD advantageous

Tools

Python

C++

ROS

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

VEX

LEGO Mindstorms

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Senior Robotics Engineer with a passion for education to develop robotics programs and curricula for schools and colleges.

You will design challenges, author instructional materials, run workshops, and mentor educators and student teams, translating advanced robotics concepts into engaging learning experiences.

The role requires strong coding (Python, C++), ROS, embedded systems, and hands-on leadership to inspire the next generation of engineers.