Senior Agri Engineer: Lead Farm Machinery & Irrigation

Placements24; Benoni; Presencial; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Leadership training

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agricultural Engineer for a forward-thinking agricultural technology company based in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing and implementing innovative machinery, irrigation, and environmental control systems to boost efficiency and sustainability on farms.

You will lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with R&D, agronomists, and farm managers to translate scientific needs into practical engineering solutions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical or closely related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in agricultural engineering, with a focus on design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and relevant simulation tools.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and test new agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Engineer efficient irrigation and water management systems.
• Oversee installation and maintenance of farm infrastructure and environmental control systems.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation, managing timelines and budgets.
• Ensure safety, environmental regulations and industry best practices are followed.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with R&D, production and field ops.

Conhecimentos

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Agricultural Engineer for a forward-thinking agricultural technology company based in Benoni, Gauteng. The role focuses on designing and implementing innovative machinery, irrigation, and environmental control systems to boost efficiency and sustainability on farms.

You will lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage timelines and budgets, and collaborate with R&D, agronomists, and farm managers to translate scientific needs into practical engineering solutions.