ElectroMechanical Engineer

Reference: NES028370-RS-1

A leading engineering and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will work across the mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation disciplines , supporting the design, development, integration, testing and commissioning of complex electromechanical systems and equipment. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on real-world machinery, automated systems and innovative engineering solutions , and who can take projects from concept and design through to testing and implementation. Duties & Responsibilities

A leading engineering and technology organisation is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will work across the mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation disciplines , supporting the design, development, integration, testing and commissioning of complex electromechanical systems and equipment. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working on real-world machinery, automated systems and innovative engineering solutions , and who can take projects from concept and design through to testing and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop electromechanical systems, machinery and equipment .

• Integrate mechanical, electrical, electronic and control-system components.

• Develop system architectures and engineering solutions for new products and equipment.

• Perform mechanical and electrical design calculations.

• Select motors, actuators, sensors, drives, controllers and other electromechanical components.

• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and system documentation.

• Assist with PLC-based control system development and programming .

• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, VSDs and other automation equipment.

• Support the development of machine-control architectures.

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and manufacturing engineers.

• Produce and review engineering drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.

• Support prototype development, assembly and system integration.

• Conduct testing, validation and performance verification of systems.

• Perform fault-finding and root-cause analysis on mechanical, electrical and control-system problems.

• Participate in FAT, commissioning and site acceptance activities .

• Support installation and commissioning at customer sites when required.

• Optimise system performance, reliability and maintainability.

• Assist with design improvements, retrofits and product development.

• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering, electrical and machine-safety standards.

• Provide technical support to production, service and maintenance teams.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and configuration records.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc / BTech / BEngTech in:

• Mechatronic Engineering

• Electromechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electronic Engineering

• or a related discipline.

• 3–7 years' relevant engineering experience .

• Proven experience working with integrated mechanical and electrical systems.

• Strong understanding of industrial electrical and mechanical systems.

• Experience with PLC-based automation and control systems .

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

• Experience with engineering design and development processes.

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in CAD/design software.

• Valid driver's licence.

Technical Skills

Experience with several of the following will be advantageous

• PLC programming – Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff, Schneider or similar.

• HMI and SCADA systems.

• VSDs and servo drives.

• Motors and motion-control systems.

• Sensors and instrumentation.

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Industrial communication networks.

• Control panels and electrical integration.

• Machine electrical architecture.

• Mechanical design and 3D CAD.

• EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical.

• CAN Bus / J1939.

• Embedded control systems.

• Robotics and automation.

• Machine safety and functional safety.

Key Responsibilities – System Integration

The successful candidate will be expected to understand how the different engineering disciplines interact, including: Mechanical → Electrical → Controls → Software → Automation → Testing → Commissioning You will be required to identify interface issues between disciplines and develop practical engineering solutions that result in reliable, manufacturable and maintainable systems.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in machine building or OEM environments .

• Industrial automation and robotics.

• Mining or heavy equipment.

• Manufacturing and production machinery.

• Mobile equipment or automotive systems.

• Battery-electric vehicle systems.

• Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic systems.

• Product development and R&D.

• Functional safety.

• High-voltage electrical systems.

• Experience taking products from concept through prototype, testing and production .

• ECSA Candidate Engineer or Professional registration.

Key Competencies

• Multidisciplinary engineering

• System integration

• Engineering design

• Automation and controls

• Technical problem-solving

• Root-cause analysis

• Prototype development

• Testing and validation

• Commissioning

• Project execution

• Technical documentation

• Strong communication

• Ability to work independently

• Attention to detail

• Innovation and continuous improvement

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an Electromechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering problems across multiple disciplines . The ideal candidate will not be restricted to a single engineering function and should be comfortable moving between mechanical design, electrical systems, automation, controls, testing and hands-on troubleshooting . You will have the opportunity to work on technically challenging systems and see your engineering solutions progress from concept and design through development, integration, testing and commissioning . If you are a hands-on engineer with a passion for electromechanical systems, automation and innovative machinery, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your cv to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za