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SUMMARY:

This leading organization in the defense and engineering sectors specializes in innovative land systems and defense technologies. They are seeking a skilled and motivated

Land Systems Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES021347/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:

This leading organization in the defense and engineering sectors specializes in innovative land systems and defense technologies. They are seeking a skilled and motivated Land Systems Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge land systems used in defense, security, and commercial sectors.

POSITION INFO:

As a Land Systems Design Engineer , you will play a crucial role in the design and development of complex land systems, ensuring that our products meet performance, safety, and cost specifications. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to provide engineering solutions for a variety of land-based vehicles and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop land system components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with other Engineers to integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance assessments for new system designs.
• Perform system-level analysis, simulations, and testing to validate designs.
• Support the full product life-cycle, from initial concept to delivery and in-service support.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to problem-solving initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in the design and development of land systems or defense-related engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CAD software (e.g, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD).
• Experience in system integration and life-cycle management.
• Familiarity with military or off-road vehicle systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  
  

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Join to apply for the Senior Systems Design Engineer role at DRA Global Join to apply for the Senior Systems Design Engineer role at DRA Global Job Title: Senior Systems Design EngineerLocation: Johannesburg Metro, Bryanston, Woodmead Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time hours Primary Industry: Engineering Secondary Industry: Mining DRA Global Limited (DRA or the Company) is an international multi-disciplinary engineering, project delivery and operations management group, predominantly focused on the mining, minerals and metals industry. The Group has an extensive track record spanning four decades across a wide range of commodities. DRA's teams have deep expertise in the mining, minerals and metals processing industries, as well as related non-process infrastructure such as, water, and energy solutions. DRA covers all major mining centres with offices across Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia-Pacific. Job Duties:The Systems Design Engineer must provide complete engineering solutions based on the EPLAN Design package to DRA. The candidate is an Electrical or Instrumentation engineer with experience obtained in process control and instrumentation as part of multi-disciplinary engineering project team environments in mining and minerals processing, water, wastewater, agriculture and other current emerging technologies. The candidate must have a good understanding or EPLAN and be able to navigate the inner workings of EPLAN to be able to provide custom solutions on projects Key Performance Areas:Technical Ensure comprehensive EPLAN package set-up to DRA's standard for effective use in the process and mining industry. Main EPLAN architectural functions envisaged are:Developing Instrument Loop Templates to DRA's standard Developing a library of symbols to DRA's standard Developing Electrical Schematic Templates to DRA's standards Writing scripts to indicate the correct core tags on various drawings Modify existing EPLAN faceplates to adhere to the DRA standard Implement design capabilities in EPLAN from other sources. Provide technical support to the team members in the EC&I department. Ensure that the EPLAN modifications and designs are carried out in accordance with DRA/Client standards and that all modifications are well documented. Ensure the effective (peer) review and approval of the modifications and designs. Ensure continuous improvement, lessons learnt, value engineering, fit for purpose and latest technologies are implemented. Interface with internal and external design and drafting disciplines. Operational Attend team meetings as requested. Drive innovation and optimisation. Working collaboratively with design and project engineers within the EC&I department. Ensure that reports are structured, accurate, complete and well presented. Display proactive communication with project team with respect to discipline interface and problem solving. Ensure proper change management procedure is adhered to. Providing advice and consultancy support. Stakeholder Relations Ensure that interactions with all Stakeholders are conducted in a professional and respectful manner. Ensures that the relevant stakeholders are kept informed and up to date on status of technical developments. Ensures that DRA remains the Clients engineering service provider of choice. Qualifications:A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Electronic or Electrical Engineering (essential) Membership:Professional Registration / Eligible for Professional Registration (advantageous) Experience:Demonstrate a clear understanding of the following aspects of electrical and instrument engineering:Instrument selection Instrument bus systems Instrument wiring systems Loop drawings Electrical Schematics MCC Designs Lighting and Small Power Designs MV Schematic Designs (essential) 5-10 years+ working within an EPCM / Mining environment (essential) 3+ years EPLAN experience (essential) Knowledge Areas:Understanding of the EPCM project cycle (essential) MS Office advanced proficiency - Outlook, MS Word, Power Point, Excel, Adobe (essential) Worked with instrumentation design packages - Dessoft, Comos etc. (essential) Worked with the EPLAN design package and have a good understanding of the structure of the package (essential) Software development (advantageous) Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Oil, Gas, and Mining Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DRA Global by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Senior System Design Engineer” roles. Senior Solutions Design Engineer, Solutions Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

Western Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000286/CS

Date posted:

Friday, August 15, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Design Engineer required to design, implement, and commission jigs and fixtures.

POSITION INFO:

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and commissioning jigs and fixtures to improve productivity and safety within production environments. This includes identifying suitable applications, conceptualising and designing solutions, conducting stress analysis, selecting appropriate materials, and producing manufacturing and installation drawings. Responsibilities extend to training production staff, compiling maintenance and calibration procedures, and investigating manufacturing problems to propose viable solutions.

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Requirements:

Minimum: National Diploma in Engineering

2 - 3 Years of Design knowledge and experience within a manufacturing company

Proficient in SolidWorks

Proficient in general computer skills (MS Office)

SA Driverâs license and own vehicle

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Position Overview

As the Design Engineer at Fermel, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting-edge mining equipment.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of design engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Product Development: Lead the design and development of new mining equipment and enhancements to existing products, ensuring alignment with customer needs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Design Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize product designs for performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Project Management: Manage design projects from inception to completion, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, procurement, quality assurance, and sales to ensure seamless product development and successful product launches.
• Prototype Testing: Oversee the testing and validation of prototypes to ensure they meet design specifications and performance expectations.
• Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and test reports.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience (5 to 10 years) in a similar role within the mining or heavy equipment industry.
• Strong proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) and familiarity with PLM systems.
• Deep understanding of mechanical design principles, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate a team of engineers.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

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SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

Design Engineer

Recruiter:

FOUR POINT 0

Job Ref:

JHB000122/Louis

Date posted:

Monday, July 14, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R720,000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:

Electrical Engineering company looking for a Design Engineer to join their team.

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, with a core focus on power distribution and power quality. Work alongside product and automation specialists to deliver technical solutions to the industrial and commercial sector, support ongoing R&D, and be a key contributor in the evolution of our energy portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Electrical System Design: Lead the design and specification of electrical and automation projects, with a strong emphasis on power distribution, power quality correction, and MCC assemblies. Use CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD) to produce and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and layouts.
• Project Execution & Solution Architecture: Participate in solution architecture and execution, from initial feasibility and costing to handover and troubleshooting. Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, proposal engineers, and product specialists.
• Product & Technical Support: Provide Level 3 technical support for the power product portfolio, acting as an expert resource for both customers and internal teams. Aid in technical investigations, application support, and advanced troubleshooting.
• Research & Development: Engage in the research, development, and enhancement of new and existing product solutions within the power and energy markets.
• Business Development: Support the sales team with technical input on proposals and customer engagements. Identify opportunities to drive growth in the power/energy business unit.
• Team & Stakeholder Management: Assist the Engineering Manager with team deliverables, freeing up management capacity and mentoring junior engineers as required.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related field).
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant industry experience (with at least 2 years in a design engineering role), focused on power distribution and power quality. Exposure to automation systems is highly advantageous.
• Strong electrical design and CAD proficiency.
• Solid grounding in energy distribution and power quality principles.
• Understanding of automation systems and integration.
• Experience with solution architecture/execution and technical sales environments.
• Ability to speak Afrikaans.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and run projects from concept to completion.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients, suppliers, and technical teams.
  
  
  
  

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing electrical systems and components in compliance with applicable standards, client specifications, and project requirements. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective electrical solutions across various projects.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring layouts, and control systems
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical equipment and systems
• Conduct load calculations, voltage drop analysis, cable sizing, and protective device coordination
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g., IEC, SANS, NEC), and safety regulations
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components such as switchgear, transformers, cables, and circuit breakers
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and instrumentation teams to integrate electrical systems with other disciplines
• Participate in design reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), and risk assessments
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve design-related queries
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to gather project data and verify design feasibility
• Qualifications
• BTech, B. Eng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• 3-5 years' experience in engineering design or power systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP,
• Experience with relevant simulation and design software packages would be beneficial (PV*Sol, PV Syst, WaSP, MatLab)
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, protection schemes, and utility standards
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, MS excel Power query
• Valid Drivers' License and own car
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication
  
  

Competencies And Desired Skills

Leadership Capabilities:

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Monitoring & Measuring
  
  

Cognitive Capabilities:

• Strategic "big picture" thinking
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking
  
  

Interpersonal Capabilities:

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Quality Orientation

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Required Experience : • 5+ years relevant working experience.

We are seeking a hands-on mechanical design engineer to join our team. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering design, committed to quality and safety, and have expertise in design from defining the user need, through the design process up to manufacturing and commissioning of the design, we invite you to apply and contribute to the success of our Air Cooling Unit (ACU) Business Unit. Join us and make a tangible impact!

The ACU business unit focuses on the roll-out of our mobile air cooling units (ACU’s) at mining clients to enable operations in remote underground hotspots. M-Tech Industrial patented this product, is the OEM, and does in field maintenance and service, and our footprint is increasing throughout the platinum and gold mines in South Africa and starting to expand abroad. We are looking for a dynamic individual to assist with the mechanical and system design engineering needs. The successful applicant will be based in Potchefstroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Report to and work alongside the ACU business unit manager.
• Apply mechanical and system design process methodically from URS to project implementation, commissioning and commercialisation.
• Designs may include but not limited to:
o Ventilation and cooling demand calculations.
o Refrigeration system design, optimisations, modifications and enhancements (change of refrigerant, change of compressor, change of duty, mechanical component and material changes, etc.)
o System integration of mobile refrigeration unit with mine infrastructure and auxiliary systems.
o Component, materials and instrumentation selection.
o Define maintenance and service requirements, measurements, checks and specifications and train technicians and mine personnel on maintenance and service requirements.
o Develop quality control procedures and checks from manufacturing to commissioning.
o Fault finding as well as failure and root cause analyses.
o Responsible for CAD manufacturing drawings and design documentation and manuals.
o Product modification and enhancement through M-Tech’s Engineering Change process (ECP).
o Need identification and new product design
• Responsible for overseeing commissioning and monitoring to optimise the solution for the customer.
• Patent and design registration where applicable.
• Develop and manage project budget.

Skills and competencies:
• Mechanical design experience where methodical design process is followed to ensure best chance for project success.
• Be just as comfortable in developing the URS, doing mechanical design, setting up manufacturing drawings in CAD all the way to implementing, testing and commissioning designs.
• Willing to work in the mining environment, specifically underground during initial site survey and design implementation and commissioning oversight.
• Team player and effective communicator
• Strong Thermodynamic knowledge
• Strong data analysis skills (must be proficient with MS Excel).
• Strong drawing capability with an interest in hardware and the physical building of equipment.
• Be hands-on and Practical
• Attention to detail

Desired Experience & Qualification
• Qualification – B.Eng Mechanical
• 5+ years relevant working experience.
• Knowledge on Mine health and safety.
• Managerial Experience
• Design, Manufacturing and Draughting experience.
• Refrigeration Experience will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in a mining environment will be beneficial

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About Windsurf

Featured on the Forbes AI 50 list, Windsurf (formerly Codeium) has risen to become a leader in the AI developer tools space in just over a year, giving hundreds of thousands of users around the world code autocomplete, in-editor chat assistants, and more.

Our Windsurf IDE is the first code editor developed around AI flows, allowing developers to seamlessly use AI to develop anything from brand new apps to million line codebases. Our state-of-the-art proprietary language models and custom inference stack allow us to deliver the best experience possible to our users. We've achieved substantial revenue and enterprise traction as proof of the quality and usefulness of our tools.We're one of the fastest growing AI startups, focused on product, revenue, and customer experience. We work hard, and we operate with a high degree of trust, agency, and ownership.

What We're Looking For

• Extensive experience with frontend technologies such as TypeScript and React. Familiarity with NextJS and TailwindCSS is a plus.
• Strong product instincts and ability to iterate on low, medium, and high fidelity mockups with the team in Figma.
• Strong systems thinking and able to create extensible systems that can adapt to Cascade’s needs and AI’s rapid pace of innovation
• Ability to learn and become an expert quickly in anything design or engineering.
• A team player that communicates well cross-functionally and does the most important thing for the company.
• A self-starter that thrives with agency and is hungry to dream up, plan, design, build, and iterate on AI products independently.
• Passion for AI-powered developer tools like Windsurf, ChatGPT, and and Anthropic.
  
  

Challenges

• How do we synchronize an agent’s proposed actions with the user’s goals to create flow state?
• How do you balance simplicity and flexibility for a conversational agent?
• How do we design intuitive experiences such as code suggestions and navigations into the code editor to accelerate developer productivity?
• How do you design and build a UI system to surface agent tool calls such as MCP servers?
  
  

What We Believe

• Our best work is done in person. The team goes in 5 days a week into our office in downtown Mountain View, CA (within walking distance of the Caltrain station, accessible from San Francisco).
• We obsess over the customer and the problem. Design engineers work closely with user feedback to deeply understand the problem and to craft the ideal solution that solves the customer needs.
• Design is core to the experience. Design engineers can drive projects with thoughtful UX and reliable implementation end to end. No one knows the product better than the creator and they should drive brainstorming, design, iteration, and user research.
  
  

Recent Projects

Some of the things that our team has worked on recently:

• Define the experience for users to send context from a browser back to Cascade
• Implement a diff suggestion popup beside the cursor
• Craft an end to end experience for a user to deploy a website using Cascade
• Implement a web scraping tool to enable Cascade to do research and then design the interface to communicate updates on Cascade
• Create intuitive modalities to provide suggestions and predict next actions while a developer is editing code
• Design an agentic conversational interface that’s extensible to new types of context, tools, and content format
• Design and build the toolbar for managing creations from tool calls
• Create human-in-the-loop user experiences for code edits

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Description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing electrical systems and components in compliance with applicable standards, client specifications, and project requirements. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and cost-effective electrical solutions across various projects.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical systems, including single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring layouts, and control systems.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for electrical equipment and systems.
• Conduct load calculations, voltage drop analysis, cable sizing, and protective device coordination.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards (e.g., IEC, SANS, NEC), and safety regulations.
• Support the selection and specification of electrical components such as switchgear, transformers, cables, and circuit breakers.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, and instrumentation teams to integrate electrical systems with other disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard and operability studies (HAZOP), and risk assessments.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors to resolve design-related queries.
• Conduct site inspections and surveys to gather project data and verify design feasibility.

• Qualifications
• BTech, B. Eng or BSc (Eng) in Electrical, or Electronic Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience in engineering design or power systems
• Proficiency with electrical design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP,
• Experience with relevant simulation and design software packages would be beneficial (PV*Sol, PV Syst, WaSP, MatLab).
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment, protection schemes, and utility standards.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Projects, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel, MS excel Power query.
• Valid Drivers’ License and own car.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Self-starter, ability to work under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Competencies and Desired Skills

Leadership Capabilities:

• Participative Leadership
• Planning & Organizing
• Monitoring & Measuring

Cognitive Capabilities:

• Strategic “big picture” thinking
• Problem Solving
• Critical thinking

Interpersonal Capabilities:

• Assertive
• Methodical
• Drive & Action Oriented
• Flexibility
• Excellence & Quality Orientation

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