Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer – Agricultural Machinery

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Laptop provided

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role centers on the design, modeling, prototyping, and testing of advanced agricultural machinery, with collaboration across engineering and agronomy teams.

The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–7 years in mechanical design, with strong CAD skills and the ability to work in a hybrid Polokwane environment. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and safety standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with agricultural machinery or heavy equipment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor).
• Experience with FEA or other simulation tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and ability to work in a hybrid team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for agricultural machinery using CAD.
• Create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for new equipment and upgrades.
• Conduct mechanical analyses to ensure design integrity (stress, strain, thermal).
• Collaborate with agronomists and manufacturing engineers on product development.
• Oversee prototyping and testing, documenting results and making modifications.
• Identify and implement design improvements for performance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hybrid teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role centers on the design, modeling, prototyping, and testing of advanced agricultural machinery, with collaboration across engineering and agronomy teams.

The position requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and 3–7 years in mechanical design, with strong CAD skills and the ability to work in a hybrid Polokwane environment. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and safety standards is preferred.