Junior Mechanical Engineer – Design, Testing & Safety

Bridgena Barnard & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgena Barnard & Associates is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Cape Town. The role emphasizes understanding drawings, fault finding, and equipment testing, with strong adherence to health and safety practices and quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 and a tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, plus about two years of relevant post-qualification experience. You will work with process equipment, raw materials, moulds, and downstream systems while

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and higher qualification are required.
• A tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronic is expected.
• About 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sound understanding of drawings.
• Fundamentals of fault finding and equipment testing.
• Experience with Health & Safety and safe working procedures.
• Technical knowledge of process, equipment, raw materials, moulds, downstream equipment, and run-in department.
• Knowledge of relevant quality systems and certifications as required.

Skills

Fault finding

Drawing interpretation

H&S experience

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary Education - Degree

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronic

Job description

Bridgena Barnard & Associates is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Cape Town. The role emphasizes understanding drawings, fault finding, and equipment testing, with strong adherence to health and safety practices and quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a Grade 12 and a tertiary degree in mechanical engineering or mechatronics, plus about two years of relevant post-qualification experience. You will work with process equipment, raw materials, moulds, and downstream systems while