Applications Engineer - (Mechatronics / Mechanical)

A leading organisation in the materials handling industry is looking for a Applications Engineer to join their technical team. This is an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineer who enjoys combining technical engineering with customer engagement, solution development and project coordination.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers, sales, engineering and R&D teams to understand technical requirements and develop practical, efficient materials-handling solutions.

• Analyse customer requirements and develop appropriate technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal sales teams.
• Design, configure and test customised materials-handling systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams on new products and applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products and solutions based on customer and market feedback.
• Assist with project planning, coordination and implementation.
• Prepare technical specifications, proposals, drawings and supporting documentation.
• Provide product training and technical guidance to customers and users.
• Ensure solutions meet required technical, operational and customer specifications.

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 2–3+ years' experience in Applications Engineering, Technical Engineering, Project Engineering or a similar role.
• Experience within materials handling, automation, manufacturing, industrial equipment or related engineering environments will be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to PLC programming, robotics and industrial automation would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in German will be advantageous. 

R420 000 CTC - R520 000 CTC (Negotiable depending on experience)