Junior Mechatronics Engineer: Product Enclosures & Testing

Datafin IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Datafin IT Recruitment has an opening for two Junior Mechatronic Engineers to join a South African technology company’s product development team in Johannesburg. You will design enclosures and mechanical assemblies, build 3D models, and evaluate materials to protect electronic components in demanding mining environments.

The role offers hands-on experience with 3D modelling, test rigs, and collaboration with electronics, firmware, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Honours or Master’s Degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduates considered with around 2 years’ work experience preferred.
• Background in junior product design, mechatronic or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with 3D modelling / CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred).
• Understanding of materials and stress calculations.
• Personal projects or side builds showing engineering passion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and experiment.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design enclosures and mechanical assemblies for electronic products.
• Build 3D models and drawings in Autodesk Inventor and similar software.
• Work with a range of materials to select the right fit for each enclosure.
• Calculate physical stresses and loads on enclosures and components.
• Design and run test rigs, including destructive impact testing.
• Analyse test results and refine designs based on findings.
• Collaborate with electronics, firmware and production teams.
• Take part in research, prototyping and continuous improvement.

Skills

3D modelling

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Honours or Master’s Degree in Mechatronic/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Datafin IT Recruitment has an opening for two Junior Mechatronic Engineers to join a South African technology company’s product development team in Johannesburg. You will design enclosures and mechanical assemblies, build 3D models, and evaluate materials to protect electronic components in demanding mining environments.

The role offers hands-on experience with 3D modelling, test rigs, and collaboration with electronics, firmware, and production teams.