Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics)
Fempower Personnel
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Senior position
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Gauteng
- Posted 08 Aug 2025 by Fempower Personnel
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2619009
About the position
We are recruiting a Senior Automation Engineer (Mechatronics) to lead the Automation Team and drive integrated solutions combining mechanical, electronic, and software systems. The role demands a balanced expertise in all three disciplines to design, optimize, and manage automated manufacturing processes.
Key Focus:
- Mechatronics Integration: Bridge gaps between mechanical, electronic, and software teams to deliver cohesive automation solutions.
- Leadership: Directly manage technical teams and outsourced projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Innovation: Implement cutting-edge automation technologies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Qualifications & Skills
- BEng/BSc in Mechatronics
- 7+ years in automation engineering, with proven leadership of technical teams
- Hands-on work with PLC programming, robotics, and industrial software (e.g., Siemens TIA, Allen Bradley)
- Mechanical/electrical system design (CAD, sensors, actuators)
- Advantageous: Mining/explosives industry experience/ Familiarity with Industry 4.0 (IoT, AI in manufacturing)
Desired Skills:
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid
- Pension/Provident
- Group Life
- Car Allowance
- Fuel Allowance
Fempower Personnel
About the agency
Fempower Personnel (Pty) Ltd is a leading brand in the provision of staffing services to corporate business in South Africa.
We have more than 36 years of experience in matching the skills and career aspirations of our candidates to the human resource requirements of our blue chip clients.
We have successfully placed top calibre candidates in most industry sectors and across all skill levels, including senior financial and management positions. Our competency based recruitment process ensures that not only salary and skills competencies are matched, but also that a candidate fits into the cultural environment of the company. It is indicative of our success that we accurately match candidates and clients, so that both parties prosper from the relationship.
We invite you to experience the expertise and professional service of Fempower, after all we do it better!
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