Solutions Engineer: Customer-Centric Automation Architect

Jendamark Automation; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jendamark Automation seeks an engineer who bridges customers and our engineering floor to translate problems into actionable briefs. You will work with mechanical, electrical and innovation teams to design solutions and present them to customers, owning the concept from initial discussion to order confirmation.

The role emphasizes commercial fluency, cost estimating and the ability to travel internationally, with growth toward senior technical and commercial leadership within the company.

Qualifications

• Degree or national diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic or Industrial Engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Clear English communication, written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer problems and translate them into an engineering brief.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and innovation teams to design a solution.
• Present concepts to the customer and defend the proposal.
• Own the idea from first conversation to order.
• Handover to project and engineering teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain ongoing contact with key customers.

Skills

Reading drawings

English communication

Customer-facing

Curiosity

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Job description

Jendamark Automation seeks an engineer who bridges customers and our engineering floor to translate problems into actionable briefs. You will work with mechanical, electrical and innovation teams to design solutions and present them to customers, owning the concept from initial discussion to order confirmation.

The role emphasizes commercial fluency, cost estimating and the ability to travel internationally, with growth toward senior technical and commercial leadership within the company.