Mechanical Test Engineer - On-Site in Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mechanical Test Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will design, develop, and run comprehensive mechanical tests to ensure reliability and compliance with specs.

A hands-on role requiring data acquisition, analysis, and collaboration with design engineers to drive improvements. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of mechanical testing experience, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency with DAQ systems, sensors, and CAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of mechanical testing and validation experience.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems (DAQ) and sensors.
• Experience with universal testing machines and environmental chambers.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials and failure modes.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good report writing and communication skills.
• On-site work in Port Elizabeth, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain test fixtures for mechanical testing.
• Develop test plans to evaluate performance and reliability.
• Execute durability, stress, vibration, thermal, and environmental tests.
• Operate DAQ systems and instrumentation to collect data.
• Analyze results and generate reports with findings.
• Collaborate with design engineers to root-cause failures.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of testing equipment.
• Stay updated on testing best practices.
• Maintain a safe lab environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes.

Skills

DAQ systems

Data analysis

CAD

Mechanical testing

Interpreting drawings

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Universal Testing Machines

Environmental chambers

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Mechanical Test Engineer for our client in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will design, develop, and run comprehensive mechanical tests to ensure reliability and compliance with specs.

A hands-on role requiring data acquisition, analysis, and collaboration with design engineers to drive improvements. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of mechanical testing experience, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency with DAQ systems, sensors, and CAD.