Our clients have 4 Graduate/Intern engineering positions available in Bloemfontein, they are looking for candidates who graduated in 2023-2024 and have little to no experience.

The positions are combined to the below:

• Mechatronic Engineer
• Electro-Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical (Light Current) Engineer

Candidates are usually appointed on a 12-month fixed-term contract, which may lead to a permanent position after the contract period.

Salary: Market related

Minimum Requirements:

• BEng/BSc or BTech or National Diploma in Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLC programming, and industrial automation.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for drafting electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for reporting and data analysis.

Key responsibilities:

Electrical System Management & Maintenance

• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of electrical systems across the plant.
• Plant Energy Management under Supervision
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults, including motors, control systems, and wiring.
• Programming of Delta PLC, Fusion 360(Fanuc Robotics) and Arduino
• PFC (power factor correction) design and installation
• Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.

Project Management & Upgrades

• Support electrical system projects for plant infrastructure, ensuring timelines and safety standards are met.
• Assist in electrical upgrades, installations, and system enhancements to improve performance.

Automation & Control Systems:

• Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and Solar
• Assist in the design and integration of industrial automation and control systems.
• Design and maintenance of Automated Guided Vehicles
• PCB design and program

Team Support & Development

• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and assist in generating technical reports.
• Technical support, design and implementation in all areas required

Safety & Compliance:

• Electrical and mechanical projects and installations are with industry standards
• Proactively address electrical safety hazards and implement corrective measures.
• Conduct root cause analysis on failures and recommend preventive actions.

Process Improvement & Reporting:  

• Track and analyze KPIs (e.g., lost time failure rate, downtime).
• Contribute to the development of maintenance plans and reliability improvement projects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.