Mechatronic Engineer, Water Treatment Automation

Lexdan Select; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexdan Select is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop and optimize mechatronic systems for water treatment equipment. You will work with pumps, valves, sensors, control panels and automation, applying Siemens PLCs and HMIs to enhance performance and safety.

Responsibilities include testing, commissioning, on-site troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and service teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years experience in mechatronic systems, automation, or industrial equipment; water treatment experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Inventor).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechatronic systems for water filtration and treatment equipment, including pumps, valves, sensors, control panels, and automation systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation and control solutions using Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis of filtration systems both in-house and on-site.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements for all designs and installations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, performance optimization, and design standardization.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, test reports, and operation manuals.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, installation, service, and online monitoring teams, including plant performance reporting.
• Participate in project planning, execution, and progress reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechatronics

Industrial automation

Electrical concepts

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Siemens PLC programming

HMI development

Job description

Lexdan Select is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to design, develop and optimize mechatronic systems for water treatment equipment. You will work with pumps, valves, sensors, control panels and automation, applying Siemens PLCs and HMIs to enhance performance and safety.

Responsibilities include testing, commissioning, on-site troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and service teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.