Hands-On Fluid Lab Technician - Mechanical/Mechatronic Eng

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Fluid laboratory within the Mechanical Engineering department. The role requires preparing, demonstrating, conducting and evaluating practical classes, ensuring safety and accuracy in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities include operating hydraulic benches, wind tunnel and related equipment, maintaining lab machinery, guiding students, and coordinating class setups.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering; two years of relevant lab experience.
• A B-Tech/Advanced Diploma is a recommended qualification.
• Basic computer literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate fluid laboratory machines such as hydraulic benches, wind tunnel, pumps and pneumatics.
• Maintain machinery and lab equipment to ensure uptime.
• Layout class material and set up equipment for demonstrations.
• Guide students in using the fluid lab and conducting experiments.
• Prepare labs for classes and manage lab bookings.
• Ensure the fluid lab is clean and ready for use.
• Uphold laboratory safety and standards at all times.
• Familiarity with rotor/venturi devices and hydraulic test instrumentation.
• Calibrate instrumentation and operate wind tunnel related equipment.
• Understand pumps connected in series and parallel; work with pneumatics.

Skills

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering knowledge

Laboratory experience

Machinery maintenance experience

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Diploma in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering

B-Tech/Advanced Diploma recommended

Tools

Hydraulic benches

Wind tunnel

Pumps

Instrumentation calibration

Job description

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the Fluid laboratory within the Mechanical Engineering department. The role requires preparing, demonstrating, conducting and evaluating practical classes, ensuring safety and accuracy in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities include operating hydraulic benches, wind tunnel and related equipment, maintaining lab machinery, guiding students, and coordinating class setups.