Mechanical Engineer at Status Staffing

• Our client, a well-established company based in Somerset West, Cape Town, is seeking a motivated and technically minded Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with a National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or BTech in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and 1–2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. Experience with store design projects, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. CAD experience will be advantageous. The successful candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, able to work independently and within a team, and capable of making sound decisions under pressure. A valid driver's license and own reliable transport are required. Applicants must reside in Cape Town.

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or BTech in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 1–2 years' experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• 1–2 years' experience working with store designs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with CAD software will be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to complete work within established timeframes.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Diligent, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.

DUTIES:

• Support the R&D, Services, and Sales/Quotations departments.
• Conduct daily remote monitoring of sites.
• Assemble new remote monitoring systems.
• Add new sites to the remote monitoring system.
• Provide, interpret, and process information gathered through site monitoring.
• Make changes and adjustments to site parameters based on information gathered from monitoring activities.
• Issue, log, report, program, and clear/reset alarms.
• Liaise with technicians and clients.
• Assist with CAD drawings.
• Conduct site visits to ensure accurate measurements are obtained.