Job Overview
- Date Posted: Posted 1 month ago
- Location: Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
- Education Level: Bachelors Degree
- Job Level: Intermediate
- Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Mechanical Design Engineer required in Somerset West.
A renowned Manufacturing Engineering company is looking for a ‘Mechanical Design Engineer (Optomechanical Engineer)’ to join their team on a full-time permanent basis in the Helderberg Area.
Excellent salary on offer (subject to background and experience) and internal career advancement opportunities.
Position Overview :
- Assist with the design and integration of electro-optical imaging systems for use in space-borne applications such as CubeSats.
- The successful candidate will need the ability to merge numerous and multi-physics design requirements into a single instrument and subsequently collaborate with mechanical and electronic engineers.
- Previous experience designing optomechanical systems or precision mechanics is beneficial; however, having very high attention to detail and a passion for success is a must.
- The successful candidate can expect to be immersed in a fast-paced, team-based, and challenging technical environment which offers the opportunity to push the boundaries of what is achievable with optical payloads in the CubeSat domain.
- This position will require a substantial amount of on-the-job training.
Requirements :
- Experienced in designing optics and optomechanics, or as a minimum in designing precision mechanics.
- Have a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Experience guiding a conceptual design through the development phases from requirements generation through to production, qualification and testing.
- Experience working with 3D CAD software. (Knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter and NX software is advantageous).
- Highly proficient in generating technical documentation.
- Basic understanding of finite element analysis and be able to interpret results for design improvement.
- Very high attention to detail with the ability to execute tasks accurately and in a timely fashion.
- The successful candidate must have the ability to work independently, as well as within a multidisciplinary team and must be eager to learn.
- Knowledge and experience working in a cleanroom environment is advantageous.
Required Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering or related
Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities :
- Assist with the detailed design of high-precision optomechanical systems
- Performing the 3D CAD of optomechanical systems, mechanical components and optical elements
- Creating detailed, high-tolerance optomechanical drawings
- Selecting and procuring COTS/custom materials and components as required by the design
- Managing the manufacturing of various mechanical components
- Designing the assembly and integration processes for the designed optomechanical systems
- Generating technical design documentation, integration documentation, assembly instructions, BOM’s for newly developed systems before handing them over to the production team
- Performing the assembly, integration and testing of designed optomechanical systems to qualify newly developed systems
- Providing technical assistance to the production team as required
- Completing general tasks related to mechanical engineering as required
Applying for Position :
- Only open to South African citizens.
- If you are interested in this great career opportunity, please send us your CV with position title as reference.
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