Engineering

Mechanical Engineer

Fusion Personnel·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Engineeringentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes Nov 22, 2026

Minimum Requirements BEng in Mechanical Engineering or BSc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 15-20 years of relevant experience. Extensive experience in mechanical engineering, process engineering and thermal drying equipment. Proficient in performing design calculations for tanks and equipment, including gears, motors and reduction ratios. Experience with processing equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and mixing tanks. Proficient in 2D and 3D design software, including Autodesk, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Solid Edge and Fusion 360. Key Responsibilities Design and develop mechanical equipment and processing systems. Perform engineering design calculations for tanks, machinery, gears, motors and reduction ratios. Work with pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, mixing tanks and thermal drying equipment. Produce and interpret 2D and 3D engineering drawings and designs. Apply mechanical and process engineering principles to equipment design and development. Ensure designs meet technical requirements and project specifications.

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Company

Fusion Personnel

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

November 22, 2026

Created

October 23, 2026

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