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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