Main Responsibilities:

The work and responsibilities of a Mechatronics Engineer will cover a range of test activities, including inter alia the following duties: -

• Review and identify process’ for Automation.
• Equipment selection based on performances, reliability, cost and compatibility.
• Programming and Control:
• Hardware, software and firmware.
• Prototyping and Testing:
• Build prototypes of identified process’ to evaluate their performance and validate their designs by collecting data, analyse results, and make improvements based on the findings.
• Troubleshooting and maintenance:
• Engineers to diagnose and rectify issues related to automation systems.
• Identify faults and implement corrective measures to ensure the systems operate optimally.
• Routine maintenance and calibration tasks may be required.
• Research and Innovation:
• Engineers must remain up to date with the latest technologies.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Engineers must document their design decisions, system configurations, and any modifications made during the development process.
• Technical documentation is to be created in the form of user manuals and specifications, which will assist maintenance and future improvements
• Compliance and Standards:
• Engineers must ensure that their designs and automation testing systems comply with all independent safety certification bodies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or B-tech in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience in Automation
• Technical Skills – Proficiency in various technical areas and this may include software programming languages i.e., Labview, Matlab and familiarity with control systems and automation technologies
• Analytical and Problem-solving Skills
• Project Management Knowledge
• Manufacturing experience will be advantageous

Competencies:

• Effective communication skills
• Work well under pressure
• Work independently or in a team