Mechanical Technologist

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for a Creative Mechanical Technologist to manage product stages from research to final commissioning. Responsibilities include developing mechanical components, testing prototypes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have significant mechanical engineering experience, with proficiency in PLM, FEA, and CAD software. A BSc in Engineering is required. This role offers a competitive and negotiable salary based on experience, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CAM and CAE tools.
• Solid understanding of mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development.
• Conduct experiments methodically and analyze data.
• Evaluate the final product’s performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyse data and interpret results.
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs.
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems.
• Evaluate final product performance, reliability and safety.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Finite element analysis (FEA)

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)

Computer-aided engineering (CAM)

Computer-aided manufacturing (CAE)

2D or 3D engineering design tools

Engineering analysis tools

Mathematical computing tools

Creativity and analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Communication of technical knowledge

Education

BSc degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ProE

ANSYS

ProMechanica

Matlab

Excel

LabView

ANSYS

ProMechanica

MATLAB

Excel

LabVIEW

Job description

We are looking for a creative Mechanical Technologist to work on all product stages from research and development to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. The goal is to design and fabricate mechanical components of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture and implement)
• Design systems and components that meet needs and requirements
• Produce outline designs
• Conduct experiments methodically, analyse data and interpret results
• Test and evaluate theoretical designs
• Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems
• Evaluate the final product’s overall performance, reliability and safety
• Alter and modify the design to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions
• Estimate the budget and scope of the project
• Solicit observations from operators
• Prepare product reports and documentation
• Engage in lifelong learning and develop new theories or methods

Requirements

• Proven working experience in mechanical engineering
• Working experience with product lifecycle management (PLM), finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Hands‑on experience with computer‑aided engineering (CAM) and computer‑aided manufacturing (CAE)
• Familiarity with 2D or 3D engineering design and manufacturing tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ProE or other)
• Adequate knowledge of engineering analysis tools (ANSYS, ProMechanica or similar)
• Mathematical computing and analysis tools knowledge (Matlab, Excel, LabView etc)
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, materials science etc.
• Creativity and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge in a clear and understandable manner
• Technical writing skills
• BSc degree in Engineering

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at [e-mail]
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Lauren Le Roux, Kyla van der Westhuizen, Kaylee Kemm, Cailin Hunt or Ashleigh Whitehead on LinkedIn.