64 Power Systems jobs in Cape Town

Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing was founded in 1989 and is a leading global manufacturer of custom and semi-custom power and sailing catamarans. The company is based in the Port of Cape Town.

Two Oceans Marine Manufacturing offers great long-term career prospects for committed employees.

Job Profile:

Reporting to the Lead Designer of the Project, The Systems Engineer will be Designing & Detailing of all systems (Mechanical and Electrical) for new products.

Duties and Responsibilities: Engineering and Design

· Design all systems and systems components to meet the manufacturers guidelines, functional requirements, and certification standards, ensuring suitability for manufacture, serviceability and that designs are within cost parameters.

· Create CAD Models (2D & 3D) & complete calculations for the design, specification of systems components and equipment for new product design or engineering change requests.

· Complete costing analyses and material forecasts for prototype development

· Research new parts or materials to evaluate viability as required for new product development or ECR projects, including cost comparisons to existing equivalents and providing materials forecasts to the logistics department, as required for the implementation of long-lead-time items.

· Prepare and ensure the BOM Specification is always correct and updated.

· Complete critical quality checks during new part prototyping or ECR implementation on all moulds, parts and installations related to drawings which were allocated to the incumbent.

· Full understanding on all system related designs, to name a few:

o Engine Installations

o Steering Installations

o Gas Installations

o Electrical / Digital switching Installation

o Airconditioning Installation

o Generator Installation

o Plumbing Installation

o Electronic Installation

Supporting Functions:

· Support the Logistics & Stores Departments with BOM queries, workstation allocation, general explanation of part usage and explanations on expected part or material usage on new products whenever a risk of shortfalls or obsolescence may exist.

· Support Warranty by providing technical feedback relating to warranty claims.

· Support Commissioning by answering any technical or BOM related queries and performing quality checks during the implementation of new products or engineering changes.

· Support Technical Purchasing by answering any technical queries.

· Support Project Management by providing constant feedback on the status of work for new projects. This includes, but is not limited to drawings, CNC files, BOM packs, and quality checks.

Qualifications and Experience:

· Ideal: BTech/B-degree (NQF Level 7) Engineering or related field.

· Experience: 3 years design experience in boat building industry, plus engineering degree (or relevant boat/yacht design qualification).

· Thorough understanding of design for manufacturing and build sequence.

Competencies:

· Proven work experience within the marine electronics industry.

· Familiarity with industry standards and certification requirements.

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD and a basic knowledge of Catia/Solidworks/Rhino.

· A Good knowledge of MS Office Programs.

· Computer skills – MS Office, Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, MS Project.

· Self-disciplined to research and investigate new technologies and passion for yachting.

· Good problem solving and analytical skills.

· Ability to work in a team.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Good organisational and communication skills.

· Ability to systematically troubleshoot and problem solve.

· Self-Motivated.

· Ability to work under pressure and keep to strict deadlines.

· Ability to read and draft electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics

· A Basic knowledge of plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electronic systems, air-conditioning and ventilation systems (preferably in the marine/boat industry).

New Design Implementation and Support:

· Understand new design/project scope and identify possible process improvement and optimisation initiative, as well as means of implementation.

· Discuss new design/project with design department and relevant manufacturing support functions.

· Bill of Material support and allocation sequencing

· Identify possible risks involved with project relating to safety, time and quality.

· Implement action plan for prototype build, for example: build methodologies, sequencing of assembly together with parts delivery.

· Actively support the introduction of the build progress & provide feedback to design team and project management on any changes.

· Identify possible process improvement and optimisation initiative, as well as means of implementation.

· Review and update risks involved with project/design relating to safety, time and quality based on prototype in collaboration with project team.

· Work with design and manufacturing departments to correct build issues and mitigate risks identified.

· Set up a deliverables and immediate actions list for the roll out of design onto the production line, based on the prototype build.

· Provide general assistance and guidance to manufacturing line to ensure successful introduction of new models.

Requirements

· Proven track record in the Boat Building industry (5yrs+)

· Good verbal and written communication

· Effective business writing to report standard.

· Problem solving abilities.

· Excellent leadership.

· Excellent Interpersonal attributes.

· Advanced Microsoft applications (especially Excel).

· Expert knowledge of boat building activities.

· Full understanding of cross-functional interfaces with, and deliverables engineering, procurement – materials & sub-contracts, estimating, cost management, construction & commissioning, safety, quality, finance/accounting, and document controls.

SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE AND COMMESURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Email CV to : Lee-

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

Experience in the design, development, and implementation of information systems and networks.

Experience with information systems planning, security principles, and general software

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required.

Mastery of M365 with entry-level skills in Azure Cloud Computing, VMWare, and Veeam

An understanding of M365 Mail Exchange Online and Mimecast securing email systems for email

spam filtering will be beneficial.

An understanding of Device Management tools such as Intune, AutoPilot, and SCCM

Experience in identifying vulnerabilities and configuring systems to enhance endpoint security

posture.

Knowledge of coding languages for scripting will be advantageous (e.g. Powershell)

Qualifications required :

The Junior Systems Engineer must have at least 3 - 5 years of system engineering experience, with

the following qualifications :

Tertiary qualification in IT, or Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field highly

Industry certification to Microsoft Azure / 365 Administrator Associate or equivalent.

Personal attributes

Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Applications are invited for the Network Systems Engineer position based in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

This person will report to the Network Manager .

As the Network Systems Engineer at Herotel, you will be responsible for the implementation, support, and maintenance of all network systems. You will also be responsible for provisioning new systems to meet the network team's business goals.

• Setting up and managing all network-related systems required to meet organizational objectives, including installation, configuration, support, and maintenance.
• Providing network automation tools to scale network operations.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and diagrams of network systems and integrations.
• Collaborating with technology, operations, and business systems teams for compatibility, integration, and scaling.
• Adopting network systems and automation tools.
• Reviewing existing systems' output and performance for improvements and scaling.
• Building systems based on design and framework plans, measuring against goals.
• Identifying and building network systems that enhance service provisioning and automation, reducing total cost of ownership.
• Working with network architects, engineering, monitoring, and transmission teams to ensure proper strategies.
• Collaborating with end-users to identify and implement improvements.
• Managing suppliers and vendors to meet network-related needs.

• Troubleshooting and resolving network systems, hardware, and software issues efficiently.

Testing and evaluating new systems and self-builds in a lab environment to keep the technology stack current.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in deploying and managing IT or network management systems.
• Experience with network systems like ACS platforms, Zabbix, Greylog, TheDude, Ansible, Splunk, AWS, Proxmox, Grafana is advantageous.
• Advanced Linux OS and server environment skills.
• Database design and high availability implementation skills.
• Deep understanding of networking and design principles.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, MCSE, RHCE are highly desirable.
• Qualifications in networks, systems, or security are advantageous.

If interested and qualified, please submit your CV with references and copies of your qualifications.

• Preference to Previously Disadvantaged Individuals, aligned with Herotel's Employment Equity Plan.
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• If no response within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

About us

1-grid.com is a fast-growing web hosting company in Cape Town with an established customer base, recently acquired by recognised leaders in the internet services industry. We have the vision and resources to be the market leader in SA in the next 5 years; this vision is supported by an entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and top performance.

Job purpose:

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position fits into the 1-grid technical team who is responsible for automating, securing and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. An emphasis is placed on supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability and efficiency. 1-grid’s systems and infrastructure include our office and datacenter environment which house our hosting infrastructure, network and support systems critical for the day to day operation of 1-grid.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolving premier customers technical support queries
• To provide 24/7 monitoring of company infrastructure and systems
• Analysing & troubleshooting systems
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data centre environments
• Backup integrity management (Ensure availability and restorability)
• Patch management
• Adherence to security and privacy processes
• Documentation of systems and processes
• Ensure optimal system performance and optimization
• Escalations from support departments
• Inventory management, reporting any requirements and shortage to procurement team based on minimum re-order levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hardware/Networking fundamentals preferably in a datacenter environment (A+/ N+) or similar diploma
• 3 – 5 years’ experience desirable (mid)
• 6 – 10 years’ experience desirable (senior)
• Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
  
• Customer support experience
• Experience in Windows and Linux server management
• Basic scripting (Bash, Powershell, Python) and cli experience
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Paarden Eiland, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to people from Designated Groups and people with a disability, provided such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In with the POPIA the usage of your personal data and sensitive personal data will be used for the following purposes, communicate with you regarding positions you have applied for, assess your skills, qualifications and suitability as well as obtain references and background checks when necessary.

The Linux Systems Operations Administrator position fits into the company technical team who is responsible for automating, securing and maintaining reliable systems and network infrastructure. An emphasis is placed on supporting our Premier customers with technical queries, dedicated and VPS support, systems automation, stability and efficiency. Our company systems and infrastructure include our office and datacenter environment which house our hosting infrastructure, network and support systems critical for the day to day operation of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide 24/7 monitoring of company infrastructure and systems
• Introducing and integrating new technologies into existing data centre environments
• Backup integrity management (Ensure availability and restorability)
• Patch management
• Adherence to security and privacy processes
• Documentation of systems and processes
• Ensure optimal system performance and optimization
• Escalations from support departments
• Inventory management, reporting any requirements and shortage to procurement team based on minimum re-order levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Hardware/Networking fundamentals preferably in a datacenter environment (A+/ N+) or similar diploma
• Knowledge of Hyper-V/KVM environments
• Experience in Windows and Linux server management
• Basic scripting (Bash, Powershell, Python) and cli experience
• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle

Paarden Eiland, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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The main duties to be performed by the successful candidate will be:

• Structuring the system engineering process and formulation of a system engineering plan appropriate
to rocket and missile systems.
• Leading a team of highly qualified technical specialists.
• Identification of system requirements and technical risks.
• Functional decomposition and description of interfaces between functions and system elements.
• Allocation of requirements to system elements and their interfaces.
• Synthesis of technical solution concepts.
• Conduction of trade-off studies.
• Formulation of verification and validation requirements.
• Conduction of Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analyses.
• Conduction of requirement and design reviews.
• Creation and maintenance of a systems engineering database and documentation.

Execution of the duties and responsibilities pertaining to the position demands the following experience, skills and knowledge:

BSc. in Engineering, preferably a postgraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

At least 5 years’ experience in an aerospace engineering environment or similar.

A drive to achieve high professional standards.

Knowledge of system engineering practice and the ability to tailor international standards to suite the project scope.

Willingness to master and apply a modern systems engineering software platform.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to time manage and work on multiple systems and subsystems simultaneously.

The ability to work in a team.

The Company is an aerospace engineering and consulting services company with an extensive network of experts and industrial partners. Our small but highly qualified team of seasoned professionals develops cutting-edge solutions in aerospace, propulsion and systems engineering.

Our core capabilities are Design, Simulation, Assembly, Integration and Testing. We are looking for a Systems Engineer who will lead project system design and requirement activities while working closely with the project managers and our multidisciplinary development / testing teams.

This challenging but exciting opportunity provides wide technical exposure in a stimulating environment, ideal for someone who is keen on personal growth in the aerospace environment.

The main duties to be performed by the successful candidate will be:

• Participate in the design and development of various simultaneous aerospace projects, within the
context of a tailored systems engineering approach.
• Compile Statements of Work for contracted electronic design engineers, for the design, manufacture
and delivery of avionics’ subsystems, as defined by the subsystems’ technical requirements
specifications.
• Organize and oversee reviews of the avionics subsystems’ designs.
• Oversee the compilation of subsystems’ mission firmware design specifications by MKA developers, for
use on the specified avionics subsystems.
• Compile functional requirement specifications for any in-house MKA developed avionics subsystems.
• Compile functional specifications for electronic test bench appliances, as well as Windows test
applications, to be used for verification testing of delivered avionics subsystems.
• Manage and oversee the design and development of test bench appliances, as well as Windows
subsystem test applications by MKA electronic engineers and Windows software developers.
• Commission test bench appliances and Windows test applications.
• Compile subsystem test procedures for acceptance of developed avionics subsystems using electronic
test appliances and Windows test applications.
• Execute subsystem verification test procedures using test appliances and applications against the
subsystems’ verification test requirements.
• Participate in integrated system verification testing, with emphasis on performance of avionics
subsystems.
• Perform configuration control of avionics hardware and firmware (including version numbers of
firmware, modification and serial numbers of hardware etc.).
• Provide ongoing guidance to the MKA avionics engineers and firmware developers.

Overseas travel to client sites might be required from time-to-time.

The following minimum qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge will be required:

Minimum B.Eng degree in Electronics Engineering.

Minimum 5 years’ work experience in the military and/or commercial industries, utilizing systems engineering principles and methodologies.

In addition to the above, the following will be advantageous:

Knowledgeof / experience with GENESYS systems engineering modelling platform (SDL-based);

Knowledge of/experience with managing DO-160G environmental testing (EMI,EMC, vibration, shock etc.).

Hands-on experience of electronics prototyping, including C firmware coding (STM32).

Candidate Attributes

The candidate must be able to work well in a team as well as being self-motivated to perform as an individual. He / she should possess a strong work ethic, striving for perfection – MK Aerospace is dedicated to delivering world-class elegant solutions to the market and can only achieve this if all team members adhere to this ethos.

The Company is an aerospace engineering and consulting services company with an extensive network of experts and industrial partners. Our small but highly qualified team of professionals develops cutting-edge solutions in aerospace, propulsion, and systems engineering.

Our core capabilities are Design, Simulation, Assembly, Integration and Testing. We are looking to expand our Avionics engineering team, with an experienced, practical, and enthusiastic Aerospace Avionics Systems Engineer, who is also a team player.

This exciting but challenging opportunity involves systems engineering of two distinctly separate avionics projects, with responsibilities as outlined below.