Mechatronics Engineer - 6 Month Contract - Rustenburg at Fermel (Pty) Ltd

About Us:

We are a leading manufacturer of underground mining equipment that requires skilled Mechatronic Engineers to develop and design vehicle control systems. We design and produce many types of electronically controlled trackless off-highway vehicles, so the applicant must have an in-depth understanding of control systems and an ability to apply their knowledge in innovative ways.

Requirements:

• Tech / B.Sc / B.Eng degree in mechatronic or electronic engineering recognized by ECSA.
• Applicant must be of good health and be able to work onsite
• Experience in control system software development
• Experience in HMI development
• Experience with digital control systems
• Experience with different control system communication protocols
• Understanding of hydraulic control circuits
• Understanding of auto electric control circuits
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Own transport

Beneficial experience:

• Experience in vehicle software development
• Experience with VSD / motor control
• Experience with Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
• Experience with electrical vehicles
• Understanding of trackless drivetrains
• Experience with IOT
• Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience within a trackless mining environment
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Project management capabilities
• Understanding of CAN bus
• Understanding of CodeSys
• Understanding of Danfoss Plus+1 Guide

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop new control software for machines
• Oversee onsite installations and testing at multiple sites
• Updating and improvement of current control software
• Development of machine specific diagnostic interface programs for field service technicians
• Commissioning and fault finding on new machines