Specialist: Robot Engineer at BMW Group South Africa

• 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.