Mechanical Controls Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse and challenging projects

Professional development and training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a Mechanical Controls Engineer to design and implement integrated mechanical and control systems for industrial applications. You will work closely with electrical engineers and software developers to deliver state-of-the-art automation solutions.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics background with 4+ years in mechanical design and automated systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and automated systems.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and HMI development advantageous.
• Familiarity with motion control, robotics and industrial automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and electro-mechanical integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aspects of automated systems, including actuators, linkages, and robotic integration.
• Specify and select mechanical components such as motors, gearboxes, sensors, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate control systems with mechanical hardware.
• Develop and test control logic and parameters for optimal system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and control system issues on-site or remotely as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Robotics

Electro-mechanical integration

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming tools

HMI development tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in automation solutions based in Sandton , is seeking a skilled Mechanical Controls Engineer to design and implement integrated mechanical and control systems for various industrial applications. This role is critical in ensuring the seamless operation of complex machinery and automated processes. You will work closely with electrical engineers and software developers to deliver state-of-the-art solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in mechanical principles combined with expertise in control systems, driving innovation and efficiency for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical aspects of automated systems, including actuators, linkages, and robotic integration.
• Specify and select mechanical components such as motors, gearboxes, sensors, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers to integrate control systems with mechanical hardware.
• Develop and test control logic and parameters for optimal system performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and control system issues on-site or remotely as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design and implementation of automated systems.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and HMI development is advantageous.
• Familiarity with motion control, robotics, and industrial automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and electro-mechanical integration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and challenging automation projects.
• Professional development and training programs.
• A collaborative work environment in Sandton .
• Contribution to cutting-edge industrial technology.