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O'Brien Recruitment

Mechatronics Engineer Intern

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R10,000 - R15,000 per month
  • Internship position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 05 Mar 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2634604
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About the position

We are seeking a motivated and driven Mechatronics Engineer Intern to join our Engineering team. This role involves working in a cross-functional, project-focused environment, supporting automation, production systems, machine upgrades, and digital engineering solutions within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engineering projects from concept through to implementation

  • Develop and integrate automation systems (PLC, HMI, motion control, vision systems, SCADA, server-side and front-end systems, data and analytics)

  • Assist with machine builds and upgrades (electrical, mechanical, and control systems)

  • Troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and implement long-term solutions

  • Support reliability and predictive maintenance projects

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and project reports

  • Apply engineering standards and equipment data models

  • Work collaboratively across departments

  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, GMP, and Food Safety standards

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering (preferred)

  • Related Engineering Degree with cross-disciplinary capability will be considered

  • Diploma in Mechatronics with strong technical capability may be considered

  • 1–2 years relevant experience (advantageous)

Desired Skills:

  • Electrical Engineering H/C
  • Fault Finding
  • Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • PLC Programming
  • Troubleshooting

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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