- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering
- Reference: 2319517
Vacancy Details
Employer: Sotina Recruitment
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Design Engineer to join our Johannesburg branch. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and developing hydraulic systems and components. Responsibilities include creating detailed models, technical drawings, and manufacturing documentation using advanced 2D and 3D design software. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineering and production teams to deliver innovative and efficient design solutions.
Candidate Requirements
Matric with Diploma/bachelor’s degree mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
3–5 years’ experience in a technical or mechanical design engineering
environment Basic proficiency in CAD software and design techniques, with hands-on experience using SolidWorks (or Inventor) and AutoCAD for 2D and 3D modelling.
Preferable good working knowledge of Fluid Power Systems Driver’s License.
English spoken fluently and written. Microsoft Office.
DRAWINGS
Design and develop components, assemblies, and systems based on project requirements.
Support sales, workshop, project and sales engineers technically.
Design and draw hydraulic, process, diesel, electrical and electronic circuits and diagrams.
Design, draw and evaluate mechanical structures.
Draw up test procedures, FAT documents, BOM and manuals.
Co-ordinate with sales, workshop, project and sales engineers to ensure all technical documents are as per requirements.
File all documents in their correct folders. Special care for NDA.
Accurate communication and documentation when handing over instructions.
Assist sales, workshop, branches, project and sales engineers with quotations.
Attend quotation and design reviews.
Evaluate and assist technically with repairs.
Assist with faulty finding. Perform FAT and commissioning in the workshop and on site.
GENERAL Keep abreast of the latest CAD technology.
Maintain current working knowledge of structural standards, regulations and current design factors for equipment used in hydraulic systems.
Assist management with any other duties as may be required.
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About Sotina Recruitment
Sotina Recruitment Agency - Sotina Holding was established in 2010 and provides recruitment services to business partners. Our offices are based in Johannesburg Gauteng and Paarl Western Cape. We adapt best practices to facilitate sourcing, validating and evaluating profiles to deliver candidates of the required skills and calibre to our clients. Based on the requirement of the job profile, we search for candidates from our online database and we also advertise in local platforms like Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, we pride ourselves with high quality standards, professionalism, integrity, passion and excellent customer service. We recruit top calibre candidates throughout South Africa.
Our human resources management solutions range from permanent recruitment, short-term long-term contract placements.
These are more reasons to partner with us:
Our candidates go through comprehensive background checks
Team
We have a multi-talented team of highly experienced recruitment consultants, who specialize in different industries and sectors. Our team of consultants works in close coordination with clients to conceptualize their requirements and offer them best solutions. Further, we also have a dedicated team of customer care, who attend to all the queries of the clients and furnish them with complete information about the services.
Customer Satisfaction
While speed, dependability, reliability and efficiency are our priority, customer satisfaction is the ultimate goal. Our unique working methodology and untiring efforts enable us to shortlist appropriate candidates, who are at the helm of rendering the best of present generation services. We utilize our in-depth market knowledge and comprehensive research techniques to meet the unique requirements of every client
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