Robotics Aftersales

Our client, who offers local and
global procurement
of
both automotive
and
non-automotive machinery equipment
,
spares, consumables
and
engineering business solutions
, is looking to hire a Robotics Aftersales & Project Engineer, based in Durban. This role requires extensive engagement with both suppliers and customers, including preparing
quotations, managing the supply chain,
maintaining
ongoing communication
with suppliers, and performing
on-site work
at customer locations.

Educational Requirement & Experience:

• BTech/BSc degree
  -
  Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 1 - 2 years' experience
  in
  manufacturing
  and
  design field.
• Good command of technologies, tools & best practices in
  Mechanical Design
  ,
  Robotics
  (Specifically
  Kawasaki
  ) and
  PLC
  programming.
• Good oral communication skills and confidence in dealing with a range of people, including clients, contractors, designers, and directors
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressurised environment
• The ability to work within cost constraints and to deadlines
• IT skills, particularly computer-aided design,
  PLC programming
  and
  Robotics
  .

Job Description:

• Prepare
  accurate quotations
  and ensure excellent customer service throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage end-to-end
  supply chain
  activities, including
  sourcing, procurement, logistics, expediting
  , and
  delivery of equipment and consumables
  .
• Maintain strong relationships with global and local suppliers to ensure compliance with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Ensure all technical, commercial, procurement, and compliance documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with applicable standards.
• Build and maintain
  strong customer relationships
  through regular communication and
  technical guidance
  .
• Support broader engineering tasks and contribute to overall team objectives as required.
• Produce
  mechanical and engineering designs
  in
  SolidWorks or CATIA V5,
  including
  tooling, test fixtures, and electro-mechanical/mechatronic systems.
• Develop and improve production processes, equipment, and automated/robotic systems to enhance safety, efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Create project specifications, detailed engineering documentation, and theoretical/practical design evaluations.
• Analyse customer requirements and provide mechanical, automation, or robotics solutions.
• Conduct research, analyse data, prepare technical reports, and deliver technical presentations.
• Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Manage small-scale engineering and automation projects, including planning, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and on-site technical support for mechanical, automation, and robotics equipment.

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.