Mechatronics Maintenance and Robotics supervisor

4 February 2026
Durban
Robotics

An exciting opportunity is available for a skilled Mechatronics Maintenance and Robotics Supervisor to lead and support automated production operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the mechatronics department across multiple shifts, ensuring optimal performance of robotic and automated systems, and maintaining high levels of equipment reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications and role requirements:

Desired Experience & qualifications:

  • Minimum matric with a bachelor level pass
  • Technical N6 qualification
  • Trade tested Millwright/electrician/Btech Engineering
  • Extensive PLC experience and knowledge in writing programs, SiemensS7, Mitsubishi
  • 5 years related experience managing Technicians
  • Must have CMMS knowledge
  • Experience in Fanuc, Sepro and Kawasaki robots
  • Good working knowledge of ultrasonic welding equipment
  • 5 years related experience as Millwright / Electrician or equlivent on injection moulders and robotics.
  • 3 years production environment with unionised workforce

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage department across 3 shifts supporting production.
  • Deal with day to day shop floor Mechatronic & Robotic issues.
  • Ensure OEE targets are met across all mechatronic/robotic related facilities.
  • Develop and grow Mechatronic department.
  • Manage all mechatronic and robotic projects from scope to industrialization.
  • Develop associates through cross training and multi-skilling initiatives (informal and formal training);
  • Identify training required for mechatronics
  • Ability to make adjustments and program Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Sepro robots
  • Ability to work with pneumatics, electronics, PLC, Servo drives and motors
  • Good knowledge of camera visioning systems
  • Ability to program and make changes to existing PLC programs
  • Design, manufacture and program assembly stations
  • Design, manufacture gripper assemblies for Robots
  • Manage spare parts inventory
  • Control expenditure and CAPEX budgets
  • Equipment lifespan evaluation and replacement
  • Capture maintenance activities and job cards on CMMS
  • Performs fault finding activities on plant and equipment.
  • To perform equipment installations including modifications if required after obtaining approval.
  • Performs root cause analyses and implements sustainable solutions to engineering problems to improve availability and reliability of plant and equipment.
  • Ensures resources, tools and equipment are available to perform preventive maintenance effectively.
  • Monitors installation and commissioning; and ensures that machine specifications are recorded for future reference thereto.
  • Ensures minimum disruption of production during and after repairs and installations.
  • Ensures deviations from specifications are resolved.
  • Provides support to work teams to carry out installation or modification of equipment.
  • Ensures safe work procedures are adhered to.
  • Ensures that personal protective equipment is worn for the appropriate task.
  • Ensures safety regulations are adhered to by identifying hazards associated with assigned tasks and escalating hazards that cannot be mitigated.
  • Manage and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in all plants at all times (5S)