HVAC Heat Exchanger Design Engineer

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Johannesburg seeks a Design Engineer to lead the technical design, sizing, and documentation of compressor systems and HVAC products. The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of experience in thermal or mechanical design and strong knowledge of heat-transfer principles and relevant design software. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with the Sales team and ensures compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in thermal or mechanical design.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes (ASME, SANS, etc.).
• Detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical design, sizing, and documentation of compressor systems.
• Ensure proposed heat-exchanger solutions are cost-effective and compliant.
• Provide effective support to Sales and internal teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of heat-transfer principles

Mechanical design skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication abilities

Collaborative mindset

Education

Eng/B.Tech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Heat-exchanger design software (e.g., Unilab, Coil Designer)

Job description

A prominent university in Johannesburg seeks a Design Engineer to lead the technical design, sizing, and documentation of compressor systems and HVAC products. The ideal candidate will have 2–6 years of experience in thermal or mechanical design and strong knowledge of heat-transfer principles and relevant design software. This position offers an opportunity to work collaboratively with the Sales team and ensures compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.