Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Port Elizabeth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Learning and growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a skilled Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. You will work on the integration and optimization of complex mechanical systems across multiple product lines.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design, analysis or integration experience, with proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Modelica and a strong grounding in thermodynamics and mechatronics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, analysis, or integration.
• Proficiency in system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Modelica).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the performance of complex mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Develop and implement design modifications to improve system efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Create system architecture diagrams, P&IDs, and functional descriptions.
• Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct root cause analysis for system failures and develop corrective actions.
• Oversee system testing and validation protocols, ensuring all specifications are met.

Skills

System dynamics

Thermodynamics

Mechatronics

Embedded controls

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Modelica

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a skilled Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. You will work on the integration and optimization of complex mechanical systems across multiple product lines.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design, analysis or integration experience, with proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Modelica and a strong grounding in thermodynamics and mechatronics.