Junior Robotics Engineer

International Facilities Services Ltd. (IFS Group) is expanding its Robotics & Automation capabilities and is looking for a hands-on Junior Robotics Engineer to support the deployment operation maintenance and continuous improvement of robotic and autonomous equipment across our facilities management operations.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of robotics electro-mechanical engineering automation and smart facilities management.

• Deploy configure commission and maintain autonomous cleaning robots and other robotic equipment.
  
• Support robot mapping navigation route configuration and fleet management.
  
• Troubleshoot mechanical electrical sensor battery and software-related faults.
  
• Carry out preventive maintenance and basic condition monitoring.
  
• Support robotic equipment installations and site surveys.
  
• Train site teams on safe and effective operation of robotic equipment.
  
• Monitor equipment performance uptime and utilization.
  
• Collect and analyse equipment data to identify maintenance and productivity improvements.
  
• Maintain accurate technical maintenance and equipment records.
  
• Work with OEMs suppliers and senior engineers to resolve technical issues.
  
• Support the introduction of new robotics and automation technologies into IFS operations.
  

• ././HND in Robotics Mechatronics Mechanical Electrical/Electronic Automation Control or related Engineering discipline.
  
• 03 years relevant experience; strong fresh graduates with practical/project experience are encouraged to apply.
  
• Good understanding of electro-mechanical systems sensors motors batteries and basic control systems.
  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability.
  
• Basic programming knowledge such as Python C/C or similar is an advantage.
  
• Exposure to robotics automation IoT PLCs or predictive maintenance is an advantage.
  
• Strong interest in emerging technology and hands-on engineering.
  
• Willingness to travel to client sites as required.
  

We want an engineer who is curious hands-on analytical and willing to learn. You should be comfortable working with machines technology and people and excited about using robotics to transform how facilities are operated.

Join us as we build the next generation of technology-enabled Facilities Management in Africa.

The Junior Robotics Engineer is expected to develop progressively into a specialist capable of independently managing robotic deployments and eventually leading robotics automation and predictive-maintenance projects.

Potential career progression includes:

Junior Robotics Engineer Robotics Engineer Robotics & Predictive Maintenance Engineer Senior Robotics/Automation Engineer Robotics & Automation Manager

Pls Note. This role opportunity carries an 18 month service commitment with IFS. Were upfront about it because we invest heavily in you and wed rather you know now than at offer stage.