Specialist: Robot Engineer
BMW Group South Africa · Gauteng
Stop applying one at a time.
JobAlertsZA auto-applies to South African jobs like this one for you, overnight. Upload your CV once — we do the applying.
Start free — we apply for you →- The Paint Robotics Specialist – Automation is a skilled technical responsible for the strategic oversight and advanced management of automated paint application systems within an automotive manufacturing environment. The specialist will spearhead complex troubleshooting, lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, and drive innovation to uphold stringent production standards and achieve ambitious throughput targets.
What awaits you?
- Provide expert technical mentorship to a multidisciplinary team of automation technicians and operators, fostering advanced skill development and operational mastery in robotic paint systems.
- Architect, coordinate, and execute intricate production schedules that synchronize robotic operations with broader manufacturing workflows to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times.
- Diagnose, analyse, and resolve sophisticated mechanical, electrical, and software faults within robotic paint systems to ensure optimal uptime and process reliability.
- Partner closely with engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance functions to implement system enhancements, recalibrate robotic parameters, and integrate emerging automation technologies.
- Enforce rigorous compliance with occupational safety, environmental regulations, and global quality standards specific to painting robotics and automated finishing processes.
- Lead the deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks tailored to the complexities of robotic automation.
- Strategically manage resource allocation encompassing advanced robotic equipment, tooling configurations, and specialized workforce competencies to optimize operational capacity.
What should you bring along?
- Engineering Degree 4 years BTech, BEng or BSc /Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics.
- Minimum 8 years' automotive industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years Paint Robotic Experience.
- SIEMENS S7 and TIA Experience Required.
- Paint Process and Defect Analysis experience Required – Minimum 8 Years.
- DURR Paint Robotic Electrical and Mechanical Experience required - Minimum 8 Years.
- Sound Technical Knowledge in Spray booth Systems - Paint Process and Surrounding equipment.
- Minimum 5 years' technology-specific experience would be an advantage.