Mechatronic Engineer at Bilnor Staffing Solutions

• Bilnor Staffing Solutions' client in the engineering sector is looking for a Mechatronic Engineer to join their team in Wadeville, Gauteng.

Job Requirements: 
Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 

Experience 

• Minimum 3–5 years of engineering experience in mechatronics, automation, robotics, or control systems.
• Experience working with industrial machinery, mobile equipment, or mining equipment will be advantageous.

Resposibilities: 

Mechatronic System Design

• Design and develop integrated mechatronic systems for underground mining equipment,incorporating mechanical components, sensors, electronic control systems, and embedded software.
• Develop system architectures for automated and semi-automated mining machinery.

Automation and Control Systems

• Design and implement control systems using PLCs, embedded controllers, and industrial automation platforms.
• Develop algorithms for machine control, sensor integration, and data acquisition.
• Support the development of autonomous or semi-autonomous mining equipment.

Equipment Integration

• Integrate electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems into mining equipment platforms.
• Ensure interoperability between subsystems including sensors, actuators, hydraulic systems, and control modules.

Prototyping and Testing

• Develop prototypes and conduct laboratory and field testing of mechatronic systems.
• Conduct validation testing on equipment operating in underground mining conditions.
• Analyse system performance and implement improvements.

Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

• Investigate and resolve technical issues related to control systems, automation components, sensors, and embedded electronics.
• Provide technical support to field service teams and mining clients when equipment control systems malfunction.

Research and Development

• Participate in research and development initiatives aimed at improving mining equipment performance, safety, and automation capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as IoT sensors, machine vision, robotics, and AI applications for mining equipment.

Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare engineering documentation including design specifications, wiring diagrams, control logic documentation, and test reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, safety regulations, and mining equipment specifications.

Collaboration

• Work closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software developers, and production teams to ensure integrated system performance.
• Collaborate with product development teams to translate operational mining requirements into engineering solutions.