Junior Mechanical Engineer - Hatch

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Mechanical Engineer (ThermoMechanical) to join our Business Practice, in Johannesburg office

Responsibilities of a succesful candidate;

Daily tasks would vary based on the current project, but responsibilities would typically include:

• Advanced engineering analysis, including modelling using the Finite Element Method (Finite Element Analysis (FEA));
• Project planning and management to meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements;
• Design optimization and solution development for challenging problems;
• Interfacing with clients and vendors;
• Site visits for project work and result presentation;
• Engaging with clients for technical work and business development;

As a succesful candidate, you will;

We are looking to hire a mechanical or structural engineer into the Specialized Engineering (SE) group who has 0-5 years of experience, therefore ranging from a graduate to mid-senior level. The focus of SE is to provide specialized engineering expertise and services. These would include, but are not limited to, advanced numerical analysis (for example, FEA), Fitness-for-Service Assessments, field measurements and inspections and technology development.

Our work is highly diverse, including opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects across all the industries that Hatch serves. This job requires close interaction with personnel within the SE group, from other engineering disciplines and our clients organizations. We are looking for a candidate with the following attributes:

• Excellent academic performance and a demonstrated interest in structural and/or thermomechanical engineering of industrial equipment;
• Strong fundamentals in theory and application of solid mechanics / dynamics / FEA;
• 0-5 years of experience in the application of numerical methods to practical engineering problems
• Preferably has completed their masters in engineering
• Has taken courses and / or done numerical simulations at a post -graduate level, or in another role, and demonstrates a passion and aptitude for numerical analysis;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on challenging projects, as this job requires heavy interaction with engineers within the SE group and from other disciplines, to perform detailed engineering analysis.
• Organizational ability to manage multiple projects / priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Eagerness to learn new engineering concepts and apply them to novel projects and technology;
• Fast learner with an eagerness to develop engineering fundamentals and apply them to solving challenging real-world problems and projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong safety and quality focus

All applicants must submit a copy of their graduate, and if applicable, post-graduate results (transcript) in order to be considered for this role.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally