Application Engineer

Collier Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier Recruitment, based in Johannesburg, seeks an Application Engineer to join its Design & Engineering team. This role blends engineering design with customer-facing solution work, turning operational requirements into efficient intralogistics solutions and delivering hands-on design support on live projects.

You will work on 2D/3D layouts, assist with sizing and capacity calculations, and contribute to proposals while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, project management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 2-5 years' experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, or material-handling system design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort interpreting operational data.
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of intralogistics solutions, including material-flow strategies, storage systems, conveyor lines, and AGV/AMR layouts.
• Work on 2D/3D layouts and technical documentation and assist with system sizing and capacity calculations under guidance.
• Provide drawing and design support on live projects, working from concepts developed by senior engineers.
• Contribute to proposals, concept documents, and cost estimates for the sales team.
• Join customer meetings, site visits, and solution workshops alongside the sales and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineering, project management, and controls specialists to keep designs aligned.
• Support layout studies, process mapping, and bottleneck analysis using CAD and modelling tools.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and follow internal engineering standards.

Skills

CAD tools

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Communication

Project/task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

A global provider of intralogistics and warehouse automation solutions is looking for an Application Engineer to join its Design & Engineering team in Johannesburg. This role combines engineering design with customer-facing solution work, turning operational requirements into efficient, technically sound intralogistics solutions.

This is a strong opportunity for an engineer in the early stages of their career who wants to build deep, hands-on experience across design, proposals, and project delivery, with genuine room to grow within the business.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design of intralogistics solutions, including material-flow strategies, storage systems (ASRS, racking, shuttle systems), conveyor lines, and AGV/AMR layouts.
• Work on 2D/3D layouts and technical documentation and assist with system sizing and capacity calculations under guidance.
• Provide drawing and design support on live projects, working from concepts developed by senior engineers.
• Contribute to proposals, concept documents, and cost estimates for the sales team.
• Join customer meetings, site visits, and solution workshops alongside the sales and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineering, project management, and controls specialists to keep designs aligned.
• Support layout studies, process mapping, and bottleneck analysis using CAD and modelling tools.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and follow internal engineering standards.

What you’ll bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• 2-5 years' experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, or material-handling system design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort interpreting operational data.
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks against deadlines, and to work well across sales, engineering, and project teams.

What's on offer

• The chance to work on genuinely innovative logistics and automation projects for leading companies across multiple industries.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with career growth within a global organisation.
• A clear path to take on more senior design and concept work over time.
• A competitive, performance-based package.