mechanical Innovations Engineer

Jendamark; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Gqeberha is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive innovation and provide solutions to customers. Responsibilities include developing technical solutions, supporting project teams, and conducting research on new technologies. The ideal candidate will hold a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and possess a solid background in related fields. This role offers opportunities for local and possible international travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Code 8 driver's license.
• Strong technical background required.
• Experience in automation and concept preparation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for customer inquiries brought in by sales personnel.
• Support the project team during design reviews and implementation.
• Perform research on new technical developments.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Process Engineering

2D / 3D CAD software

Microsoft Office

Innovative Problem Solving

Sales Support

Education

National Diploma Mechanical Engineering

B.Eng Mechatronics or related experience

Job description

Basic Requirements

• Formal Tertiary education: National Diploma Mechanical Engineering
• B.Eng Mechatronics or related experience
• Drivers Licence: Code 8 required

Languages

• English – Read, write and speak (required)
• Afrikaans – Read, write and speak (optional)
• German (Advantageous)

Experience

While formal qualifications are valuable, we prioritize candidates with the necessary skills, experience, and a proven ability to innovate in mechanical engineering.

• Marketing and Sales experience – Advantage
• Experience in automation field
• Previous experience in Turnkey Projects – Advantage
• Experience in concept preparation
• Interpretation of Mechanical drawings
• Process Engineering experience – Advantage
• Mechanical Design experience – Advantage
• Working knowledge of 2D / 3D CAD software
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Strong technical background required.

Job Objectives

• To keep Jendamark Automation at the forefront of technology
• To provide innovative solutions to our customers
• To research and integrate new technologies that improve system capabilities
• To provide innovative and cost-effective solutions that secure new business
• To work collaboratively within the project sales team and alongside electrical innovations engineers to ensure a fully integrated solution.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Securing New Business

• Responsible for developing Jendamark solutions for enquiries brought in by sales personnel
• Assist the sales team with technical consultations and solutions for customer inquiries
• Support sales person during presentations to customers and if required during negotiations
• Establish concept designs based on solutions offered to customer
• Develop process breakdowns and perform cycle time analyses
• Performs CAD or process checks on existing facilities to determine capability of running new variants
• Together with the sales engineer, prepare all the relevant documents for the hand over projects department, and perform the technical part of the hand over
• Develop RFQ’s in order to obtain quotes from suppliers for specialty items needed for solutions offered, ie, Conveyors, AGVs etc.

Innovation & Research

• Perform research on the latest technical developments, ie new components, software packages etc that can be used in our solutions using the following :
• Internet research
• Arranging meetings with suppliers
• Attending trade shows

Customer & Project Support

• Support the project team during design reviews and implementation
• Assist with troubleshooting if need be.

General

• Traveling – local and abroad if required
• Overtime when required
• Portray a positive image of Jendamark Automation at all times.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applications will not qualify the applicant to an interview or appointment, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please kindly consider your application unsuccessful if not contacted three weeks after submission / closing date.