Automation Engineer (Robotics)

Automation Engineer

Randburg

The role is at a well-established global innovator in the heavy-duty vehicle and power electronics industry.

The company has a state-of-the-art facility in the United States and in SA.

Automation & Robotics Engineer are required to lead technological evolution.

This is a high-impact role where the person we are looking for will implement the fully automated future of the facilities.
For an automation expert, it is the opportunity to build a sophisticated, world-class manufacturing line from the ground up, utilizing the latest in robotics, vision systems, and mechatronic logic.

The person will implement robust robotic solutions, high-speed PLC logic, and "intelligent" vision systems to bridge the gap between mechanical hardware and digital control, ensuring that the 6-phase inverters are produced with surgical precision at high volume.

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with an automation focus.
• 5+ years in Industrial Automation, specifically within a high-precision electronics or automotive environment.
• Robotics Mastery: Expert-level fluency in Fanuc programming and robot-to-PLC communication protocols.
• Logic & Control: Deep proficiency in Siemens series PLCs and TIA Portal.
• Mechatronic Understanding: A strong grasp of the mechanical and electrical interfacehow pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric systems combine to drive a production line.
• Vision Systems: Proven experience implementing robot-mounted or stationary vision systems for high-precision alignment and AOI (Automated Optical Inspection).

Key Responsibilities:

• Robotic Integration & Programming
• PLC & Control Systems
• End-Effector & Tooling Design
• Robot Vision for Quality Control
• Automation Strategy & Scaling
• Troubleshooting & Optimisation
• 5S & Safety Integration