Robotic and Vision Systems Specialist
Job Location:
Gqeberha - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Position: Robotic and Vision Systems Specialist
Ref: 5290
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or a related field
- Certified Paint robot training (Durr / Fanuc)
- Certified PLC training (Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal)
- Minimum of 8 years post graduate experience in a manufacturing environment
- Expert knowledge and experience with robotic paint application equipment
- Extensive experience in industrial automation integration (Robotics PLCs VSDs SCADA systems)
- Highly experienced in fault-finding troubleshooting and optimizing paint robots
- Project management experience
- Design and implement robust preventative maintenance plans
Technical and Behavioural Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of Industrial paint Robots paint application equipment
- Good understanding of paints and application techniques
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability (Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal)
- Extensive knowledge of SCADA systems motion control and drive technologies
- Basic machine vision systems
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Key Performance Areas
- Maintain and optimize robotic paint application systems to ensure reliable production performance
- Ensure paint robots produce optimum paint quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve robotic automation and vision-related issues
- Support the implementation of new technologies and automation projects
- Provide technical expertise and training for maintenance and engineering teams
- Manage system upgrades modifications and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adequate spare parts planning and equipment lifecycle management
- Develop technical specifications and business cases for future investments
- Support production and maintenance teams during breakdown situations including standby duties
- Project management experience
- Design and implement robust preventative maintenance plans
Desired Experience & Qualification
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Degree or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or a related field
- Certified Paint robot training (Durr / Fanuc)
- Certified PLC training (Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal)
- Minimum of 8 years post graduate experience in a manufacturing environment
- Expert knowledge and experience with robotic paint application equipment
- Extensive experience in industrial automation integration (Robotics PLCs VSDs SCADA systems)
- Highly experienced in fault-finding troubleshooting and optimizing paint robots
- Project management experience
- Design and implement robust preventative maintenance plans
Technical and Behavioural Competencies:
- Advanced knowledge of Industrial paint Robots paint application equipment
- Good understanding of paints and application techniques
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting capability (Siemens Step 7/TIA Portal)
- Extensive knowledge of SCADA systems motion control and drive technologies
- Basic machine vision systems
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Results driven with a continuous improvement mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
Key Performance Areas
- Maintain and optimize robotic paint application systems to ensure reliable production performance
- Ensure paint robots produce optimum paint quality
- Troubleshoot and resolve robotic automation and vision-related issues
- Support the implementation of new technologies and automation projects
- Provide technical expertise and training for maintenance and engineering teams
- Manage system upgrades modifications and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure adequate spare parts planning and equipment lifecycle management
- Develop technical specifications and business cases for future investments
- Support production and maintenance teams during breakdown situations including standby duties
- Project management experience
- Design and implement robust preventative maintenance plans
Package & Remuneration
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience
Required Experience:
IC