Hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer - AgTech Innovator

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, focusing on agricultural machinery from concept to production. You will develop robust designs, create 3D CAD models, and validate with simulations while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration and field trials as part of the product lifecycle support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience, preferably in agricultural machinery or related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for agricultural machinery.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and kinematic simulations to verify design integrity.
• Collaborate with electrical, agronomy, and production teams to meet project requirements.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes considering durability and cost.
• Conduct design reviews, prototype testing, and field trials; implement modifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

FEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer for a client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, focusing on agricultural machinery from concept to production. You will develop robust designs, create 3D CAD models, and validate with simulations while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration and field trials as part of the product lifecycle support.