AgriTech Mechanical Development Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development and training

Collaborative and innovative work env

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join its product innovation team. This hands-on role focuses on design, prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement of agricultural machinery for field use.

You will work with agronomists and manufacturing specialists, translate market needs into technical specs, build and test prototypes, and document performance. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, at least four years of experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of mechanical design and development experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks or Inventor) and simulations.
• Strong understanding of machine design, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Responsabilités

• Lead development of mechanical systems and components for agricultural machinery.
• Perform design analysis including stress, vibration, and fatigue calculations.
• Build and test prototypes and document performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for production.
• Translate market needs into technical requirements and test plans.
• Conduct field testing and gather end-user feedback.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Stay current with advancements in agricultural machinery.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Simulation tools

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Inventor

Description du poste

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Mechanical Development Engineer to join its product innovation team. This hands-on role focuses on design, prototyping, testing, and continuous improvement of agricultural machinery for field use.

You will work with agronomists and manufacturing specialists, translate market needs into technical specs, build and test prototypes, and document performance. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, at least four years of experience in