Senior Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer for our client in Mahikeng, North West. You will design, develop and optimize robust mechanical equipment for diverse industrial applications, translating client needs into functional, efficient designs.

Strong CAD/CAE skills and a solid grasp of manufacturing processes are essential. You will collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers and project managers, perform stress/thermal analyses, create detailed drawings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of mechanical equipment design experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor and related simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic and power transmission systems.
• Experience with industrial machinery design and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical equipment including machinery, structures, and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses (stress, thermal, kinematic).
• Create manufacturing drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers for integrated system design.
• Select materials and components considering strength, durability and cost.
• Oversee prototyping and testing, provide technical support and analysis.
• Troubleshoot design issues and implement solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and client requirements.
• Research and recommend new technologies and design approaches.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

CAD/CAE proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Equipment Design Engineer for our client in Mahikeng, North West. You will design, develop and optimize robust mechanical equipment for diverse industrial applications, translating client needs into functional, efficient designs.

Strong CAD/CAE skills and a solid grasp of manufacturing processes are essential. You will collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers and project managers, perform stress/thermal analyses, create detailed drawings and