Junior Electrical or Mechatronics Engineer Junior Electrical or Mechatronics Engineer

The Legends Agency; Strand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical automation industry is seeking a Junior Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to join their team in Strand, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will engage in designing motor control systems and collaborating with various teams to build and review electrical panels. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to start their engineering career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Real-world experience using AutoCAD Electrical & E-Plan.
• Understanding of electrical panel building and industrial control systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and PLC control systems.
• Build and review electrical panels alongside the workshop team.
• Assist with basic project management tasks and implement redlines post-installation.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

E-Plan

Design

Panel Building

Control Systems

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Job description

We're Hiring: Junior Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer (Design & Panel Building)
Location:Strand, Western Cape | Full-Time | Industry: Electrical/Automation

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career and build real-world systems that power industries?

We're looking for a driven Junior Engineer who's eager to roll up their sleeves and dive into real design work, just skill, passion, and experience.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design Motor Control Centres (MCCs) and PLC control systems
• Work with AutoCAD Electrical (3-5 yrs exp) & E-Plan (2-3 yrs exp)
• Build and review electrical panels alongside our workshop team
• Develop QC documentation, IO lists, cable schedules, and parts lists
• Collaborate with our Engineering Manager, suppliers, clients, and installation teams
• Assist with basic project management tasks and implement redlines post-installation

What You Bring:

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics
• Real-world experience using AutoCAD Electrical & E-Plan
• Understanding of electrical panel building and industrial control systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to grow in a fast-paced engineering team

Desired Skills:

• AutoCAD Electrical
• E-Plan
• Design
• Panel Building
• Control Systems

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma