Fluid Power Design Engineer – Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced design tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in fluid systems in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will design, simulate, and optimize hydraulic/pneumatic components, create detailed CAD models and drawings, and oversee prototype testing to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering foundation, fluency in CAD tools, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver innovative fluid power solutions within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, with hydraulics/pneumatics focus.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and fluid simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components for hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings.
• Conduct fluid dynamics simulations and stress analyses.
• Select pumps, valves, actuators, and seals based on requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical and controls engineers to integrate systems.
• Develop and execute test plans for fluid systems and analyze results.
• Prepare design reports and BOMs, ensuring standards compliance.

Skills

Fluid power design

CAD modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Fluid simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in fluid systems in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will design, simulate, and optimize hydraulic/pneumatic components, create detailed CAD models and drawings, and oversee prototype testing to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires a solid mechanical engineering foundation, fluency in CAD tools, and strong problem-solving skills to deliver innovative fluid power solutions within a collaborative team.