Lead Hydroponics Systems Engineer – CEA & Automation

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Access to cutting-edge technology

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Hydroponics Systems Engineer for a Randburg-based AgTech company. You will lead the design, installation, commissioning and optimization of advanced hydroponic cultivation systems, covering nutrient delivery, environmental controls, automation and system integration.

You will work with growers, researchers and project managers, travel to hydroponic farm sites in Gauteng, and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are met across the lifecycle of each

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Agricultural or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years designing and implementing hydroponic or controlled environment systems.
• Strong knowledge of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and control systems.
• Proficient CAD experience for system design and layouts.
• Experience with environmental control systems (HVAC, lighting, CO2) in CEA.
• Understanding of plant physiology and nutrient management in hydroponics.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer hydroponic systems including nutrient delivery, irrigation, lighting and environmental control.
• Select components, materials and equipment for hydroponic installations.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and integration of new systems.
• Conduct performance analysis, troubleshooting and optimization of operations.
• Develop and maintain schematics, manuals and SOPs.
• Collaborate with agronomists, growers and software developers to ensure efficacy.
• Research and evaluate new hydroponics and CEA technologies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations and environmental practices.
• Provide technical expertise and client support to project teams.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Control systems

CAD software

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Hydroponics Systems Engineer for a Randburg-based AgTech company. You will lead the design, installation, commissioning and optimization of advanced hydroponic cultivation systems, covering nutrient delivery, environmental controls, automation and system integration.

You will work with growers, researchers and project managers, travel to hydroponic farm sites in Gauteng, and ensure safety, quality and performance targets are met across the lifecycle of each