Senior Hydraulic Component Designer for Mining Equipment

Anglo American; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Subsidized transport

Job summary

Anglo American in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Hydraulic Component Designer with 5–7 years of mechanical design experience focused on hydraulic systems for heavy mining machinery. You will create complex drawings and simulations to withstand extreme mining conditions and ensure reliability.

The role requires a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, CAD expertise (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
• 5–7 years of mechanical design experience in hydraulic systems.
• Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hydraulic circuits for heavy mining equipment.
• Perform CFD simulations to validate performance.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize producibility.
• Conduct FMEA on hydraulic systems and document results.
• Select materials and seals for harsh mining environments.
• Maintain detailed design documentation.

Skills

Hydraulic circuit design

CFD simulations

FMEA

Materials selection

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Education

BEng Mechanical Engineering

ECSA registration advantageous

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Anglo American in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Hydraulic Component Designer with 5–7 years of mechanical design experience focused on hydraulic systems for heavy mining machinery. You will create complex drawings and simulations to withstand extreme mining conditions and ensure reliability.

The role requires a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, CAD expertise (SolidWorks/AutoCAD), and an ability to collaborate with multiple teams.