Senior Agricultural Engineer: Machinery & Irrigation

Placements24; East London; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Innovative projects

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer to join their East London team. You will design, develop, and implement agricultural machinery and systems to boost farming efficiency and sustainability, spanning mechanization, irrigation, processing, and farm infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering with an agricultural focus, plus at least six years of design experience, and strong CAD skills (AutoCAD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with agricultural specialization.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in agricultural engineering or related design/development.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and test new agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Improve efficiency and functionality of existing farm machinery and systems.
• Design and manage irrigation, drainage, and water management systems.
• Develop solutions for on-farm processing, storage, and handling of agricultural products.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with farmers, agronomists, and stakeholders to understand needs and provide technical solutions.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and reports.

Connaissances

Problem solving

Project management

Strong engineering foundation

Farm machinery knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering with ag specialization

Outils

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer to join their East London team. You will design, develop, and implement agricultural machinery and systems to boost farming efficiency and sustainability, spanning mechanization, irrigation, processing, and farm infrastructure.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering with an agricultural focus, plus at least six years of design experience, and strong CAD skills (AutoCAD and