Permanent
Mechatronic Engineer
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Engineering - Engineering Management
Wadeville
FULL TIME
Job Summary
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience
* Minimum 3–5 years of engineering experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics, or control systems.
* Experience working with industrial machinery, mobile equipment, or mining equipment will be advantageous.
Resposibilities:
Mechatronic System Design
* Design and develop integrated mechatronic systems for underground mining equipment,incorporating mechanical components, sensors, electronic control systems, and embedded software.
* Develop system architectures for automated and semi-automated mining machinery.
Automation and Control Systems
* Design and implement control systems using PLCs, embedded controllers, and industrial automation platforms.
* Develop algorithms for machine control, sensor integration, and data acquisition.
* Support the development of autonomous or semi-autonomous mining equipment.
Equipment Integration
* Integrate electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems into mining equipment platforms.
* Ensure interoperability between subsystems including sensors, actuators, hydraulic systems, and control modules.
Prototyping and Testing
* Develop prototypes and conduct laboratory and field testing of mechatronic systems.
* Conduct validation testing on equipment operating in underground mining conditions.
* Analyse system performance and implement improvements.
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
* Investigate and resolve technical issues related to control systems, automation components, sensors, and embedded electronics.
* Provide technical support to field service teams and mining clients when equipment control systems malfunction.
Research and Development
* Participate in research and development initiatives aimed at improving mining equipment performance, safety, and automation capabilities.
* Evaluate emerging technologies such as IoT sensors, machine vision, robotics, and AI applications for mining equipment.
Documentation and Compliance
* Prepare engineering documentation including design specifications, wiring diagrams, control logic documentation, and test reports.
* Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and mining equipment specifications.
Collaboration
* Work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software developers, and production teams to ensure integrated system performance.
* Collaborate with product development teams to translate operational mining requirements into engineering solutions.
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