Internship: Mechatronics Engineer
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Date: 1 day ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Intern
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Internship: Mechatronics Engineer in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Mechatronics Engineer
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Landward Sciences impact area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This opportunity is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Internship: Mechatronics Engineer
About The Job
The CSIR has an internship opportunity in the Landward Sciences impact area within the Defence and Security Cluster. The purpose of this internship is to provide graduates with an opportunity to gain practical work experience through research and development of competitive technologies and innovative products under the guidance of researchers and engineers within cross-functional teams. This opportunity is based in Pretoria.
For more information about the Cluster, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/defence-and-security.
Key Responsibilities
Under supervision, the Intern will be required to:
- Contribute to literature review for the projects involved. Be able to use research tools available at CSIR and be able to write reports from literature and conduct experiments.
- Contribute to computational modelling tasks, including multibody dynamic and finite element analysis, to simulate the effects of explosive events.
- Present the work done to the team and contribute to research symposiums in related fields.
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of prototype systems related to explosive science, vehicle mobility, and soldier safety.
- Support the preparation and execution of field experiments within the Detonics, Ballistics, and Explosives Laboratory (DBEL), including data acquisition and analysis using high-speed cameras and sensors.
- Document technical findings and assist in writing research reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of innovative protection technologies (technology demonstrators) for vehicles and personnel against explosive threats.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on projects involving systems integration and automation, sensor deployment, and situational awareness technologies.
- Be involved in health and safety roles in our impact area.
- Be familiar with safety documents used in the lab. Be able to obtain or generate these documents.
- Be able to manage troubleshoot faulty equipment.
- A Bachelors degree in mechatronics engineering.
- Understanding of data acquisition systems and sensor technology.
- Be knowledgeable about safety while working in the laboratory.
- Knowledge of data analysis software.
- Knowledge in high-speed sensors and data acquisitions.
- Basic knowledge of CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink).
- Vehicle and laboratory Instrumentation.
- Familiarity with prototype manufacturing and mechanical workshop tools.
- Background in vehicle dynamics, vehicle blast test instrumentation or human response modelling will be advantageous.
- Technical report writing.
- Good English written and verbal communication.
For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012841 4774 or email us at [email protected]
The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.
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