Graduate Mechanical Engineer — Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Exposure to projects in Pretoria

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our design and development team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems under experienced engineers.

This hybrid role offers hands-on CAD work, simulations, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and QA. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply theory to real-world challenges and grow in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles and materials.
• Familiar with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and FEA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations to analyze design performance and identify potential issues.
• Support the testing and validation of prototypes and manufactured parts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and quality assurance.
• Contribute to technical documentation, including design reports and specifications.

Skills

CAD

FEA

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our design and development team. You will contribute to design, analysis, and testing of mechanical systems under experienced engineers.

This hybrid role offers hands-on CAD work, simulations, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and QA. Ideal for a recent graduate eager to apply theory to real-world challenges and grow in a dynamic engineering environment.