CONTROLS TECHNICIAN: ROBOTICS/ ROBOTICS TECHNICIAN - - Johannesburg

Responsible for the design and development of world-class automation solutions

Minimum requirements:

Bachelors degree in engineering or science.
3+ years of experience in electrical or control system design.
Experience with PLC, DCS and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of PLC and DCS programming
National Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Strong Electrical knowledge and experience
Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment
Experience with robotics, AI and machine learning
Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative thinking skills

Key Responsibilities

Provide the technical expertise to design and develop robot programming solutions, specific to customer and project requirements based on standard programming methods
Debug and commission robot systems at our facility, during the system integration stage, and then at the customers site during installation
Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties
Select, interface, and integrate robots with other system hardware and software components such as PLCs, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional
automation system
Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify robot program completeness and robustness
Provide accurate documentation for each project
Advise customer on solving technical problems
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)

These responsibilities are subject to change as a function of the individuals abilities

Consultant: Sumari Drodskie - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen
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