Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a senior Mechatronics/Product Development Engineer in South Africa. You will lead electro-mechanical design and develop production-ready solutions using SolidWorks, while coordinating with electronics and embedded systems teams.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and documentation, and mentor junior engineers to raise engineering standards. The role covers the full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience with mechatronics product development and SolidWorks.
• Exposure to electronics, embedded systems, and sensor integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electro-mechanical products and systems.
• Design mechanical assemblies and production-ready solutions using SolidWorks.
• Develop and improve products from concept through manufacturing and implementation.
• Support electronics integration, sensors, embedded systems, and control technologies.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and product improvement activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide engineering guidance.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechatronics

SolidWorks

Electronics

Embedded systems

Lifecycle management

Prototyping

Project management

Communication

Education

BEng or BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

ECAD tools

Job description

Job Description

• Lead the design and development of electro-mechanical products and systems
• Design mechanical assemblies and production-ready solutions using SolidWorks
• Develop and improve products from concept through manufacturing and implementation
• Support electronics integration, sensors, embedded systems, and control technologies
• Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and product improvement activities
• Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide engineering guidance
• Develop technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of Mechatronics or Product Development Engineering experience
• Strong SolidWorks design experience is essential
• Experience with mechanical design, assemblies, and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of electronics, embedded systems, and sensor integration
• Experience working across both mechanical and electronic engineering disciplines
• Strong understanding of the complete product development lifecycle
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and product validation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Qualification

• BEng or BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.