Hybrid Mechanical Engineer Intern — Mentorship & Hands-On

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Potential full-time employment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is offering a Graduate Mechanical Engineer Intern role to gain practical experience in mechanical design, analysis and project execution. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world projects alongside senior engineers.

The internship covers CAD tooling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), engineering calculations, testing, documentation and collaboration in meetings. High performance could lead to a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and thermodynamics.
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations using relevant software.
• Support the testing and validation of prototypes and products.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to technical discussions.
• Help maintain engineering documentation and drawings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Proactive learning

Thermodynamics knowledge

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is offering a Graduate Mechanical Engineer Intern role to gain practical experience in mechanical design, analysis and project execution. You will apply academic knowledge to real-world projects alongside senior engineers.

The internship covers CAD tooling (SolidWorks, AutoCAD), engineering calculations, testing, documentation and collaboration in meetings. High performance could lead to a full-time opportunity.