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🥝 Mechatronic Engineer

Pillango Placements | Rietvalleirand, South Africa | Posted June 05, 2026

Job Description

Step into a career-defining role where you’ll lead the development of a revolutionary robotic drill rig, transforming mineral exploration as we know it. (This is not an incremental upgrade—it’s a programme that could reshape the economics and operations of an industry untouched by fundamental technology shifts for seventy years.)

A key summary of the role is outlined below.  A more comprehensive job specification with full details is available after initial contact and a successful CV review.

Duties / Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the drilling technology programme.

  • Own technical direction, partner relationships, and engineering decisions.

  • Translate complex concepts into operational, working machines.

  • Coordinate a team of expert partners across robotics, hydraulics, software, and structural design.

  • Operate with autonomy, balancing tec...

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