Lead Field Service Engineer, Industrial Automation
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and commission industrial automation equipment, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA systems.
- Perform routine maintenance and repairs on automated machinery to prevent downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose hardware and software issues, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner.
- Provide on-site technical support and training to clients, ensuring they can effectively operate and maintain the systems.
- Develop and maintain detailed service reports, documenting all activities, findings, and recommendations.
- Collaborate with the engineering and sales teams to provide technical input and support for new projects and proposals.
- Identify opportunities for system upgrades and enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
- Manage service inventory and spare parts to ensure availability for critical repairs.
- Mentor and guide junior field service technicians, sharing expertise and best practices.
This role requires extensive knowledge of industrial control systems, electrical schematics, and mechanical principles. You should possess strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, and the capacity to work independently. As a remote field service engineer, you must be willing to travel extensively to client locations within the region and manage your schedule effectively. Our client values technical expertise and a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering a competitive salary, travel expenses, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive remote framework. This role is critical to ensuring our client's automated systems operate at peak efficiency.
Field Service Engineer - Industrial Automation Systems
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Provide on-site and remote technical support for industrial automation systems.
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment.
- Install, commission, and upgrade automation systems.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and robotic systems.
- Conduct system performance analysis and recommend improvements.
- Provide technical training to customer operators and maintenance staff.
- Document service activities and generate technical reports.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in field service or technical support for industrial automation.
- Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley) and HMI configuration.
- Strong knowledge of industrial networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Profibus).
- Experience with VFDs, servo drives, and robotics is essential.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Willingness to travel extensively to client sites.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Knowledge of safety standards for industrial environments.
Senior Field Service Engineer, Industrial Automation
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotics.
- Provide remote and on-site technical support to clients.
- Perform preventative maintenance and system upgrades.
- Conduct system installations and commissioning.
- Develop and execute test plans for automation systems.
- Maintain detailed service reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to provide comprehensive solutions.
- Ensure customer satisfaction through efficient and effective service delivery.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in field service engineering or industrial automation.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, software configuration, and network troubleshooting.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site client support as needed.
Field Service Engineer - Industrial Automation
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Install, commission, and maintain industrial automation systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair hardware and software issues on PLCs, robots, and HMIs.
- Perform routine maintenance and system diagnostics.
- Provide on-site and remote technical support to customers.
- Conduct system upgrades and modifications.
- Develop and deliver technical training to client personnel.
- Analyze system performance and recommend improvements.
- Generate detailed service reports and documentation.
- Collaborate with internal engineering and sales teams.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and build strong client relationships.
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or in a similar technical support role.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley), robotics, and HMI software.
- Proficiency in industrial networking (e.g., Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.
- Ability to work independently and manage schedules effectively.
- Willingness to travel to client sites within the **Mombasa, Mombasa, KE** region.
- Familiarity with industrial safety standards.
Field Service Engineer - Industrial Machinery
Posted 3 days ago
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Key responsibilities include conducting site assessments, providing technical training to client personnel, and documenting all service activities accurately. You will be expected to manage spare parts inventory and ensure the timely ordering of necessary components. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are crucial, as you will be interacting directly with clients, understanding their needs, and providing effective solutions. This role requires significant travel to client sites, so a valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within the designated service area are mandatory. While on-site work is paramount, there will be opportunities for remote collaboration with the engineering team for diagnostics and issue resolution, as well as administrative tasks performed remotely.
Qualifications include a degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in servicing industrial machinery, preferably in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, or energy, is essential. Proficiency in diagnostic tools and software used for industrial equipment is required. The ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and prioritize tasks in a demanding environment is critical. You must be physically capable of performing the demands of the job, including lifting and working in various environmental conditions. A commitment to safety protocols and providing excellent customer service is non-negotiable.
Location: This hybrid role requires frequent on-site presence in and around Malindi, Kilifi, KE , with remote work for administrative and planning tasks.
Advanced Robotics Engineer
Posted 3 days ago
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Lead Robotics Technician
Posted 20 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Perform installation, calibration, and testing of new robotic systems and components.
- Conduct routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of robotic platforms.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues affecting robotic performance.
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide repair and maintenance activities.
- Assist in the programming and configuration of robotic arms and associated control systems.
- Train and mentor junior technicians on best practices for robotic maintenance and repair.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance, repair, and calibration activities.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to provide feedback for design improvements and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and regulations during maintenance operations.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in robotics technology and automation.
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience working with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB).
- Strong understanding of robotic kinematics, control systems, and PLCs.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with diagnostic tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and sensor calibration equipment.
- Familiarity with basic programming or scripting languages relevant to robotics is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for a remote role interacting with various teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
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Senior Robotics Engineer - Remote Simulation & Control
Posted 12 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement advanced robotic control algorithms.
- Create and manage high-fidelity simulation environments for robotic systems.
- Integrate and calibrate various sensors (LiDAR, cameras, IMUs) for robotic applications.
- Develop and optimize motion planning and trajectory generation algorithms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system architecture and design.
- Perform rigorous testing and validation of robotic systems in simulation and real-world scenarios.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware and software integration issues.
- Document designs, algorithms, and test results thoroughly.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotics, AI, and control systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
- Master's degree or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in robotics development, with a focus on control systems and simulation.
- Expertise in ROS (Robot Operating System) and common robotics simulation platforms.
- Proficient in C++ and Python programming languages.
- Strong understanding of kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and motion planning.
- Experience with sensor fusion and calibration techniques.
- Familiarity with software development tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
Senior Robotics Software Engineer
Posted 9 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software for robotic systems, focusing on control, perception, and navigation.
- Implement and optimize algorithms for motion planning, pathfinding, and object recognition.
- Integrate various hardware components and sensors into the robotic platform, ensuring seamless operation.
- Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing and validating robotic software.
- Collaborate with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, and other software engineers to define system requirements and architecture.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in C++ and Python.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues in both simulated and real-world robotic environments.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes and tools.
- Stay current with advancements in robotics, AI, and machine learning relevant to our product roadmap.
- Mentor junior software engineers and provide technical guidance.
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Automation
Posted 20 days ago
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- Designing and developing advanced mechanical components and systems for robotic platforms and automated machinery.
- Performing intricate CAD modeling, simulations, and stress analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.
- Collaborating closely with software engineers, electrical engineers, and control systems specialists to integrate mechanical designs with other system components.
- Leading the prototyping and testing phases of new mechanical designs, identifying and resolving any issues.
- Developing and documenting detailed engineering specifications, manufacturing drawings, and assembly instructions.
- Conducting root cause analysis for mechanical failures and implementing corrective actions.
- Staying current with the latest advancements in mechanical engineering, robotics, and automation technologies.
- Mentoring junior mechanical engineers and providing technical guidance.
- Contributing to the strategic planning of the R&D roadmap for mechanical systems.
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a significant focus on robotics and automation.
- Proven expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and FEA tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong understanding of kinematics, dynamics, control systems, and material science relevant to robotics.
- Experience with manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for working effectively in a remote team.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers.
- Knowledge of sensors, actuators, and power transmission systems used in robotics.
- A passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of mechanical engineering in automation.