Senior Mechanical Engineer – Heavy Mining Equipment (Relocation)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a global mining technology leader in Welkom, South Africa. You will drive design and development of heavy mining equipment, applying 3D CAD, FEA, and materials science to deliver robust, safe machinery.

You will collaborate with electrical and hydraulic engineers, perform durability testing, create manufacturing drawings, and contribute to maintenance manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of hands-on design experience with heavy mobile equipment or mining machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software and FEA/CFD analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of mechanics of materials, machine design, hydraulics, and tribology.
• Experience with durability testing and validation protocols for heavy equipment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of South African mining regulations and standards is an advantage.
• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and systems for heavy mining equipment.
• Perform detailed mechanical design using CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Conduct structural, fatigue life, and vibration analyses using FEA tools.
• Specify materials with wear resistance and environmental factors in mind.
• Collaborate with electrical and hydraulic engineers to integrate complex systems.
• Develop prototypes, run tests, and refine designs.
• Create manufacturing drawings, assembly instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, QA, and field service teams.
• Stay current with advancements in mining technology and mechanical engineering principles.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a global mining technology leader in Welkom, South Africa. You will drive design and development of heavy mining equipment, applying 3D CAD, FEA, and materials science to deliver robust, safe machinery.

You will collaborate with electrical and hydraulic engineers, perform durability testing, create manufacturing drawings, and contribute to maintenance manuals.