ElectroMechanical Engineer

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

• 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

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

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 [email protected]