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Automation Technician (Project Lead)
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Company Name:Job Placements
Job Type:Full-Time
Description
AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN AUTOMATION LEAD
Our client, an industrial automation and robotics company, is seeking an experienced Automation Lead to manage and coordinate complex automation projects!
- Location: Pretoria
- Salary: R35,000 - R45,000
- Working Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (overtime sometimes required)
What You'll Do:
- Plan and coordinate automation projects from initiation to commissioning
- Lead teams of automation technicians, programmers, and site staff
- Execute PLC programming (Siemens/Beckhoff preferred)
- Robot programming, calibration, and integration (KUKA/ABB/FANUC/Yaskawa)
- HMI development and SCADA configuration
- Track progress against schedules, budgets, and risk registers
- Troubleshoot software, robotics, and communication faults
- Conduct FAT, SAT, commissioning tests, and final handover checks
Essential Experience:
- Proven PLC programming and robot programming experience
- Automotive sector experience preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience: Kuka Robots, Beckhoff and Siemens PLCs
- Leadership experience managing technical teams
Required Qualifications:
Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, or Industrial Automation
OR
Applicable trade certificate (Electrical, Millwright, or Mechatronic)
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Define project scope, milestones, and delivery timelines
- Conduct regular progress meetings and status updates
- Manage resources and risk registers
Technical Delivery:
- Manage daily PLC & Robot backups
- Interpret control system architectures and network layouts
- Collaborate with engineering for program updates and reworks
- Provide mentorship to junior technicians
Essential Skills:
- MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Project
- AutoCAD experience advantageous
- Strong task allocation and quality monitoring abilities
- Excellent management and communication skills
- Valid driver's license and own transportation
https://www.jobplacements.com/Jobs/A/Automation-Technician-Project-Lead-1265396-Job-Search-2-24-2026-4-33-16-AM.asp?sid=gumtree
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