Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Mining Equipment

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Overtime as needed

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen its product development team. You will design components for large-scale mining equipment, model in 3D, and perform structural analyses to ensure robust, reliable machinery.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, at least five years in heavy machinery, and strong teamwork. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD is essential; FEA and hydraulic/pneumatic system knowledge is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience in heavy machinery or related industries.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD).
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural/thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for mining equipment.
• Utilize CAD software for 3D modeling and produce BOMs.
• Perform structural analysis, fatigue life calculations, and testing.
• Choose materials and components suitable for harsh environments.
• Collaborate with electrical and hydraulic engineers for system integration.
• Support manufacturing and assemblies, addressing design issues.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD modeling

FEA experience

Structural analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to strengthen its product development team. You will design components for large-scale mining equipment, model in 3D, and perform structural analyses to ensure robust, reliable machinery.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering, at least five years in heavy machinery, and strong teamwork. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor and AutoCAD is essential; FEA and hydraulic/pneumatic system knowledge is a