Intralogistics Application Engineer: Design & Solutions

Collier Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier Recruitment, based in Johannesburg, seeks an Application Engineer to join its Design & Engineering team. This role blends engineering design with customer-facing solution work, turning operational requirements into efficient intralogistics solutions and delivering hands-on design support on live projects.

You will work on 2D/3D layouts, assist with sizing and capacity calculations, and contribute to proposals while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, project management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field.
• 2-5 years' experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, or material-handling system design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort interpreting operational data.
• A customer-focused mindset and the ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of intralogistics solutions, including material-flow strategies, storage systems, conveyor lines, and AGV/AMR layouts.
• Work on 2D/3D layouts and technical documentation and assist with system sizing and capacity calculations under guidance.
• Provide drawing and design support on live projects, working from concepts developed by senior engineers.
• Contribute to proposals, concept documents, and cost estimates for the sales team.
• Join customer meetings, site visits, and solution workshops alongside the sales and engineering teams.
• Collaborate with mechanical/electrical engineering, project management, and controls specialists to keep designs aligned.
• Support layout studies, process mapping, and bottleneck analysis using CAD and modelling tools.
• Maintain accurate design documentation and follow internal engineering standards.

Skills

CAD tools

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Communication

Project/task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Collier Recruitment, based in Johannesburg, seeks an Application Engineer to join its Design & Engineering team. This role blends engineering design with customer-facing solution work, turning operational requirements into efficient intralogistics solutions and delivering hands-on design support on live projects.

You will work on 2D/3D layouts, assist with sizing and capacity calculations, and contribute to proposals while collaborating across mechanical, electrical, project management, and