Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Hybrid, Impactful

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave

Professional certifications

Hybrid work model

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background to oversee complex mechanical systems within large projects. The role blends independent work with essential collaboration in a hybrid setup.

You will define system requirements, validate performance, and work across engineering disciplines to ensure robust integration and optimal system operation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in systems engineering with a mechanical focus.
• Strong knowledge of system dynamics, control, and thermodynamics.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools.
• Experience with requirements management processes.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage mechanical system requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee design, integration, and testing of complex mechanical systems.
• Perform system-level analysis and simulation to predict performance and identify issues.
• Develop verification and validation plans for mechanical systems and components.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines to ensure seamless integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system-level problems with expert guidance.

Skills

System dynamics

Control systems

Thermodynamics

Systems modeling

Simulation software

Requirements management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Systems modeling tools

Simulation software

Requirements management tools

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Engineer with a strong mechanical engineering background to oversee complex mechanical systems within large projects. The role blends independent work with essential collaboration in a hybrid setup.

You will define system requirements, validate performance, and work across engineering disciplines to ensure robust integration and optimal system operation.