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  • Post Date: August 4, 2026
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Job title:  Application Engineer – Logistics Solutions for South Africa

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (with national and regional travel)
About the Role

The Application Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing innovative intralogistics systems, including automated material‑handling solutions, warehouse layouts, storage technologies, and conveyor/automation systems. This role combines engineering expertise with customer-facing solution design to create efficient, cost‑effective, and technically robust proposals that meet customer operational requirements.

What our client offers

  • Opportunity to work on innovative logistics and automation projects
  • Exposure to leading companies across multiple industries
  • A dynamic, high-performance, and entrepreneurial work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Career growth within a global organization.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or related field.
  • 2–5+ years’ experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, or material‑handling system design.
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or similar).
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex operational data.
  • Experience designing conveyor systems, racking layouts, or automated storage systems.

Key Skills & Competencies Required

  • Strong problem-solving and engineering analysis.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and project teams.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in layouts and calculations.
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Capable of managing multiple design tasks under tight deadlines. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Design & Engineering

  • Design complete intralogistics solutions, including material‑flow strategies, storage systems (ASRS, racking, shuttle systems), conveyor lines, AGV/AMR layouts, and sortation technologies.
  • Analyse customer operations, product flows, handling requirements, and throughput data to develop optimized engineering concepts.
  • Produce 2D/3D layouts, system simulations, and technical documentation using CAD and relevant design tools.
  • Size equipment (motors, conveyors, pallet-handling, shuttles, etc.) and calculate system capacity, throughput, and performance parameters.
  • Ensure designs comply with safety standards, industry norms, and internal engineering guidelines.

Technical Pre‑Sales Support

  • Support the sales team with technical expertise during customer meetings, site visits, and solution workshops.
  • Prepare professional proposals, concept documents, and cost estimates (BOMs, system pricing, and feasibility analyses).
  • Present solution concepts to customers, internal stakeholders, and management.

Project Collaboration

  • Work closely with mechanical/electrical engineering teams, project managers, and software/controls specialists to ensure engineered solutions are technically aligned.
  • Participate in handover meetings from pre‑sales to project execution.
  • Provide design clarifications and technical support during project implementation.

Analysis & Optimization

  • Perform layout studies, process mapping, cycle‑time calculations, and bottleneck analysis.
  • Simulate warehouse and material flow scenarios using modelling software (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, WMS/WCS simulation tools).
  • Seek continuous improvement opportunities within existing or proposed solutions.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Develop detailed engineering documentation, including layout drawings, data sheets, risk assessments, and design specifications.
  • Maintain accurate version control and adhere to internal engineering standards and approval processes.
IMPORTANT INFO:  

  • South African citizenship is essential
  • By submitting your application and personal information, you explicitly consent to Let’s Recruit processing your personal data solely for the purposes of evaluating your suitability for this position and other potential opportunities. All personal information provided will be handled in compliance with applicable South African data protection laws and will be securely retained or destroyed as required by legislation.
  • While we strive to provide responses to all applicants, if you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Successful candidates will be notified within 14 days of application.
  • Let’s Recruit reserves the right to withdraw or modify this vacancy at any time without notice.
To apply, send your detailed CV to cv@letsrecruit.co.za

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