Junior Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer
Helderberg Personnel
South AfricaPosted Posted 15 days ago
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Job description
Responsibilities
Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for satellite communication systems
Create detailed 3D CAD models and manufacturing drawings
Perform structural (FEA), thermal, and vibration analysis for harsh environments (rocket launch and space)
Support environmental qualification testing (vibration, thermal vacuum cycling, etc.)
Analyse test data and produce detailed engineering reports
Collaborate with manufacturing teams and suppliers to optimise producibility and cost
Contribute to design reviews and engineering best practices
Provide technical support to cross-functional teams (e.g. design and development, sales and marketing)
Support efforts to improve mechanical product quality standards, including working with suppliers to address quality issues
Requirements
BEng / BSc Eng / MEng / MSc in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Aerospace Engineering
2+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
Proven experience in mechanical CAD modelling and engineering drawings
Strong background in structural (FEA) and/or thermal analysis, including experience with tools
MS Office suite
Technical Skills
CAD (e.g. SolidWorks / RhinoCAD / SolidEdge, etc.)
FEA tools (e.g. ANSYS / Abaqus, etc.)
Engineering analysis and problem-solving
Design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA)
High-quality report writing