Reliability Engineer - Agricultural Tech, Paarl

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape seeks a Reliability Mechanical Engineer to drive long-term performance of mechanical components in agricultural equipment. You will develop reliability testing programs, perform FMEA, analyze warranty data, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to implement improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in product dependability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering focusing on reliability.
• Experience with FMEA, reliability testing, and statistical methods.
• Familiarity with CAD and simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability testing programs for mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other reliability assessment techniques.
• Analyze field data and warranty claims to identify failure trends and root causes.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to implement design changes that improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain reliability databases and reporting systems.
• Create reliability predictions and specifications for new products.
• Monitor the performance of existing products in the field and recommend improvements.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging technologies in reliability engineering.
• Support root cause investigations for product failures.

Skills

Reliability engineering

FMEA

Statistical analysis

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Engineering simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape seeks a Reliability Mechanical Engineer to drive long-term performance of mechanical components in agricultural equipment. You will develop reliability testing programs, perform FMEA, analyze warranty data, and collaborate with design and manufacturing to implement improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in product dependability.