AgriTech Engineer: Design and Optimize Farm Machinery

Placements24; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 620.000 - 980.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Pension fund contributions

Professional development and training

Exposure to cutting-edge agri- tech

Supportive work environment

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer to join their team in Rustenburg, North West. You will design, develop, and test new farming machinery and systems to optimize farm operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of relevant experience, with CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and a strong grasp of mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, and control systems.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years of experience in agricultural engineering or related discipline.
• Proficient in CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, hydraulics, electronics and control systems in agriculture.
• Experience with product development lifecycle from concept to production.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and test agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Improve existing equipment for performance and reliability.
• Conduct analyses to identify engineering challenges in agriculture.
• Develop prototypes and oversee testing in real-world farm conditions.
• Collaborate with agronomists, technicians and production staff.
• Create technical drawings and documentation using CAD software.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and client requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide technical support for manufactured equipment.
• Stay updated on advancements in agricultural engineering and technology.
• Contribute to project management, including planning and scheduling.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanics & hydraulics

Electronics & control systems

Product development lifecycle

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer to join their team in Rustenburg, North West. You will design, develop, and test new farming machinery and systems to optimize farm operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of relevant experience, with CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and a strong grasp of mechanics, hydraulics, electronics, and control systems.