Specialist: Robot Engineer

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Akasia; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

BMW Group SA is seeking a Paint Robotics Specialist – Automation to oversee automated paint application systems in a automotive manufacturing setting. You will drive complex troubleshooting, lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, and push innovation to meet throughput targets.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary automation team, coordinate schedules, and partner with engineering, QA, and maintenance to implement system enhancements while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualificações

• Engineering degree (4 years): BTech, BEng or BSc in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics.
• Minimum 8 years automotive industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years Paint Robotic Experience.
• SIEMENS S7 and TIA Experience Required.
• Paint Process and Defect Analysis experience – Minimum 8 Years.
• DURR Paint Robotic Electrical and Mechanical Experience – Minimum 8 Years.
• Sound Technical Knowledge in Spray booth Systems - Paint Process and Surrounding equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ technology-specific experience would be an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert technical mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of automation technicians and operators.
• Architect, coordinate, and execute intricate production schedules that synchronize robotic operations with manufacturing workflows.
• Diagnose, analyse, and resolve mechanical, electrical, and software faults in robotic paint systems.
• Partner with engineering, QA, and maintenance to implement system enhancements and recalibrate parameters.
• Enforce compliance with occupational safety, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
• Lead deployment of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in robotic automation.
• Strategically manage resources including robotic equipment, tooling, and workforce competencies.

Conhecimentos

Paint Robotics Experience

Spray Booth Knowledge

Defect Analysis in Paint Process

Technology-specific Experience

Formação académica

Engineering Degree (BTech/BEng/BSc)

Ferramentas

Siemens S7 & TIA

DURR Paint Robotic Systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Paint Robotics Specialist – Automation is a skilled technical responsible for the strategic oversight and advanced management of automated paint application systems within an automotive manufacturing environment. The specialist will spearhead complex troubleshooting, lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, and drive innovation to uphold stringent production standards and achieve ambitious throughput targets.

What awaits you?

• Provide expert technical mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of automation technicians and operators, fostering advanced skill development and operational mastery in robotic paint systems.
• Architect, coordinate, and execute intricate production schedules that synchronize robotic operations with broader manufacturing workflows to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times.
• Diagnose, analyse, and resolve sophisticated mechanical, electrical, and software faults within robotic paint systems to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability.
• Partner closely with engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance functions to implement system enhancements, recalibrate robotic parameters, and integrate emerging automation technologies.
• Enforce rigorous compliance with occupational safety, environmental regulations, and global quality standards specific to painting robotics and automated finishing processes.
• Lead the deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks tailored to the complexities of robotic automation.
• Strategically manage resource allocation encompassing advanced robotic equipment, tooling configurations, and specialized workforce competencies to optimize operational capacity.

What should you bring along?

• Engineering Degree (4 years) BTech, BEng or BSc /Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics).
• Minimum 8 years’ automotive industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years Paint Robotic Experience.
• SIEMENS S7 and TIA Experience Required.
• Paint Process and Defect Analysis experience Required – Minimum 8 Years.
• DURR Paint Robotic Electrical and Mechanical Experience required - Minimum 8 Years.
• Sound Technical Knowledge in Spray booth Systems - Paint Process and Surrounding equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ technology-specific experience would be an advantage.

BMW Group SA is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment, in line with the Employment Equity Act and our internal Employment Equity Plan. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, including those from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.