Design Engineer

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.

• 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.