Salary
≈ $35k – $84k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Communicate Recruitment scores D on the Alion truth index.
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Founded in 1981, Communicate Recruitment (operating as a division of ADvTECH Resourcing) is a human resources consulting and recruitment enterprise. Headquartered in Johannesburg (Sunninghill), South Africa, with regional offices nationwide, the company specializes in specialist talent acquisition across finance, IT, digital, and engineering sectors. By combining niche sector expertise and comprehensive candidate vetting - including qualification, background, and credit verification - with permanent, contract, and temporary placement models, the organization enables commercial enterprises, multinational corporations, and job seekers across South Africa and the African continent to fill specialized technical roles, accelerate executive search, and optimize human capital management.
Job Description:
- Lead the design and development of electro-mechanical products and systems
- Design mechanical assemblies and production-ready solutions using SolidWorks
- Develop and improve products from concept through manufacturing and implementation
- Support electronics integration, sensors, embedded systems, and control technologies
- Oversee prototyping, testing, validation, and product improvement activities
- Collaborate with manufacturing, production, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide engineering guidance
- Develop technical documentation, engineering drawings, and product specifications
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 5+ years of Mechatronics or Product Development Engineering experience
- Strong SolidWorks design experience is essential
- Experience with mechanical design, assemblies, and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of electronics, embedded systems, and sensor integration
- Experience working across both mechanical and electronic engineering disciplines
- Strong understanding of the complete product development lifecycle
- Experience with prototyping, testing, and product validation
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Qualification:
- BEng or BSc in Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or similar
Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.
Connect with us on www.communicate.co.za and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Engineering recruitment vacancies.
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