Senior Mechatronic Design Engineer — Robotics & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a highly innovative Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leader in advanced automation and robotics. The role centers on designing and developing sophisticated mechatronic systems, blending mechanical, electronic, and programming perspectives, with opportunities to shape the future of automation.

You will collaborate across disciplines, use SolidWorks or CATIA for detailed design, run FEA and dynamics simulations, document specs and BOMs, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering.
• 6+ years in design of complex mechatronic systems or robotic applications.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or CATIA and CAE tools.
• Experience with control systems and embedded electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop integrated mechatronic systems, including mechanical structures, actuators, sensors, and control interfaces.
• Use 3D CAD for detailed mechanical design, motion control mechanisms, and system integration.
• Perform stress, thermal, vibration, and kinematic analyses with FEA and other CAE tools.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and software developers for seamless integration.
• Create and document specifications, schematics, BOMs and manufacturing drawings.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of mechatronic systems and iterate designs.
• Troubleshoot complex system-level issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Stay updated on robotics and automation trends and apply new tech.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA

Mechatronics

C++

Python

Systems think

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

CAE tools

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a highly innovative Mechanical Design Engineer to join a leader in advanced automation and robotics. The role centers on designing and developing sophisticated mechatronic systems, blending mechanical, electronic, and programming perspectives, with opportunities to shape the future of automation.

You will collaborate across disciplines, use SolidWorks or CATIA for detailed design, run FEA and dynamics simulations, document specs and BOMs, and