Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Automation

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and implement advanced automation systems for manufacturing and robotics. You will lead mechanical design, perform CAE analyses, and collaborate with electrical/software teams to bring complex automation concepts to market.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automation, strong CAD/CAE experience, and a proactive, multidisciplinary mindset suited to a fast-paced engineering environment in an innovative technology

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; master's preferred.
• 6+ years in mechanical design with automation/robotics focus.
• Proficient in SolidWorks and Inventor; CAE experience required.
• Strong understanding of kinematics, dynamics, mechatronics, and control integration.

Responsabilidades

• Lead mechanical design of complex industrial automation systems including robotic end-effectors.
• Create detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings with CAD.
• Perform stress, vibration, and kinematic analyses using CAE tools.
• Collaborate with electrical and software teams for integrated systems.
• Develop and execute test plans for prototypes and production units.
• Manage BOMs, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development and field deployment.
• Stay abreast of robotics and advanced manufacturing tech.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Conocimientos

Mechatronics knowledge

Kinematics

Control systems integration

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Inventor

ANSYS

MATLAB/Simulink

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and implement advanced automation systems for manufacturing and robotics. You will lead mechanical design, perform CAE analyses, and collaborate with electrical/software teams to bring complex automation concepts to market.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in automation, strong CAD/CAE experience, and a proactive, multidisciplinary mindset suited to a fast-paced engineering environment in an innovative technology