Junior Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer

In brief

Overview This is a Junior Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer role with Helderberg Personnel. The position focuses on designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies for satellite communication systems, performing analysis for harsh environments such as rocket launch and space, and supporting environmental qualification testing. What you will do * 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 (from the original advert) * 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 Who should apply An individual with a BEng, BSc Eng, MEng, or MSc in Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Aerospace Engineering, who possesses at least 2 years of relevant mechanical design experience. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mechanical CAD modelling and engineering drawings, a strong background in structural FEA and/or thermal analysis (including experience with relevant tools), and proficiency in MS Office suite. Candidates should also demonstrate technical skills in CAD, FEA tools, engineering analysis and problem-solving, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA), and high-quality report writing. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/junior-mechanical-mechatronics-engineer-helderberg-personnel Source: myjobmag

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• At least 2 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• SolidWorks

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