Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Growth & Relocation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Team collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Mechanical Systems Engineer in Mossel Bay to design, integrate and test complex mechanical systems essential to operations. You will collaborate with electrical, software, and control system specialists to ensure system interoperability.

The role requires strong modeling/simulation experience, knowledge of control systems and mechatronics, and a proactive, team-oriented problem solver committed to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in mechanical systems design and integration.
• Experience with system modeling and simulation tools.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and mechatronics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement integrated mechanical systems, ensuring interaction between components.
• Conduct system-level analysis: performance, reliability, and failure modes.
• Develop and execute test plans for mechanical systems and document results.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and control system specialists for interoperability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues and root causes.
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation including schematics and specifications.

Skills

System modeling

Simulation tools

Control systems

Mechatronics

Instrumentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Mechanical Systems Engineer in Mossel Bay to design, integrate and test complex mechanical systems essential to operations. You will collaborate with electrical, software, and control system specialists to ensure system interoperability.

The role requires strong modeling/simulation experience, knowledge of control systems and mechatronics, and a proactive, team-oriented problem solver committed to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions.