Mechanical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Collaborative team culture

Vereeniging location experience

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proficient Mechanical Systems Engineer in Vereeniging to lead integration, validation, and testing of complex mechanical systems across product lines. You will troubleshoot, optimize performance, and collaborate with design, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust solutions.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, system dynamics, and robust documentation, with a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Several years of experience in mechanical systems design, integration, and testing.
• Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of control systems, mechatronics, and thermodynamics.
• Analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and validate mechanical subsystems and components to ensure overall system functionality.
• Develop and execute test plans for mechanical systems, analyzing results to identify performance issues.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including schematics, test reports, and user manuals.
• Contribute to the definition of system requirements and architectural design.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

System modeling tools

Simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a proficient Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their engineering team in Vereeniging . This role is focused on the integration, testing, and validation of complex mechanical systems across various product lines. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless interaction of all mechanical components, troubleshooting integration issues, and optimizing system performance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of system dynamics, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting, driving the successful deployment of robust mechanical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Integrate and validate mechanical subsystems and components to ensure overall system functionality. Develop and execute test plans for mechanical systems, analyzing results to identify performance issues. Troubleshoot complex mechanical problems and implement effective corrective actions. Collaborate with design engineers, software engineers, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges. Create and maintain detailed system documentation, including schematics, test reports, and user manuals. Contribute to the definition of system requirements and architectural design.

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Several years of experience in mechanical systems design, integration, and testing. Proficiency with system modeling and simulation tools. Strong understanding of control systems, mechatronics, and thermodynamics. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Hybrid work arrangement providing a balance between office and remote work. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Engaging work on advanced mechanical systems in Vereeniging . Supportive and collaborative team culture.