Product Development Engineer at Epiroc

• The Product Development Engineer role reports into the Epiroc Ground Support R&D Team, with offices based in Johannesburg South. The R&D Department is a collaborative and high-performing team of multidisciplinary engineers who liaise with both internal and external customers to develop innovative ground support and monitoring products and advance scientific knowledge within this field. As a Product Development Engineer, you will continuously develop your understanding of mechanical engineering principals as well as advanced ground support technology, and apply this knowledge towards the design and optimisation of new ground support systems, with a focus on integrating these products into other applicable technologies offered by the Epiroc Group, such as mechanised mining equipment and digital technologies. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic and empowering work environment that provides opportunity for personal development and access to a global career path within the Epiroc group.

Core responsibilities include;

• Participate in customer engagement via the marketing team to understand customer requirements and conceptualise solutions.
• Design, develop and validate scalable product solutions to meet requirements.
• Full project life-cycle Management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to convert conceptual ideas into scalable and marketable products.
• Professional communication both written and verbal.

Requirements for Success

• A driven and top-achieving Mechanical Engineer with a minimum Bachelors Degree, preferably with honours or Masters.
• Ability to problem solve and self-teach new skills and knowledge needed to advance your work.
• Able to demonstrate a history of competence and achievement within the Mechanical Engineering field.
• Aptitude to develop innovative technology within a high-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, self-manage, self-prioritise and action accordingly.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience in the mining environment with an understanding of the ground support cycle and equipment.