CSIR Research and Development Engineer: Robotics Manufacturing Scientia Jobs in South Africa
CSIR Research and Development Engineer: Robotics Manufacturing Scientia Jobs in South Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Research and Development Engineer: Robotics
About the job:
The CSIR has a vacancy for a Research and Development Engineer: Robotics in the Industrial AI Research Group within the Centre for Robotics and Future Production, Manufacturing Cluster.
The incumbent’s role will be to conduct research and development of robotic platforms, including robot software design and development, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm implementation, computer vision and/or machine learning approaches, navigation, path planning and mapping. This position is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the unit, please visit: https://www.csir.co.za/future-production-manufacturing
Key responsibilities:
Undertake robotics-related research and development work.
The R&D areas of interest for the Group are:
Perception (Machine Vision)
Navigation
Planning
Mapping
AI & Machine Learning
Decision Making
Integration of systems
Simulation of robotic systems (Digital Twin)
Take a lead in group projects including:
Implementation and timely delivery;
Technical direction and mentorship to junior members of the group;
Overseeing the R&D life-cycle on projects;
Identifying R&D output opportunities and potential stakeholders;
Team performance monitoring;
Advising team members on project direction and motivating project team members;
Client interactions, business development and proposal writing;
Generate and contribute towards science engineering & technology (SET) activity outputs e.g.
reports, guidelines, system requirements, peer-reviewed publications, and technology & software packages;
Work independently to resolve problems utilising technical or specialised expertise,
Remain current in field of expertise with respect to new approaches in tools, methods or technologies;
Participate in external task teams or committees in relevant domains;
Develop own career by developing a personal career plan.
Key qualifications, skills and experience:
A Master’s degree in engineering or computer science in robotics or a related field;
At least Three to Five years of experience in each of the following:
Programming using C/C++ or Python;
Object-orientated software engineering skills;
Robotics R&D or a related field;
During the above years of experience there should be evidence of experience in project management, and demonstrated ability to complete a project successfully and on time;
Strong quantitative skills (mathematics/statistics/computer science);
Demonstrated skills in: analytical thinking, flexibility and adaptability, planning and organising, problem solving, verbal and written communication, team work, self-management (planning, prioritising and time management – includes the ability to work independently), systems level thinking, multi-disciplinary knowledge.
The following will be advantageous:
A Doctoral degree in engineering or computer science in robotics or a related field;
Experience conducting research and a publication record;
Software development in the field of robotics;
Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS);
Experience in using the Linux operating system;
Demonstrated ability to supervise/mentor/develop junior staff.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CSIR Research and Development Engineer: Robotics Manufacturing Scientia Jobs in South Africa
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