Sales Engineering Internship: Skills and Insights

Job Description

Join our client in Western Cape as a Process/Sales Engineer Intern, where you will gain hands-on experience in process design, P&IDs, and project costing. This 1-year structured programme is designed to develop your technical and practical engineering skills in a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a motivated Process/Sales Engineer Intern in Paarl, you will:

  • Collaborate with design and sales teams, as well as customers, to develop workable solutions in Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Conceptualize and draw P&IDs in 2D AutoCAD, specifying design data for pumps, instruments, line sizes, etc.
  • Calculate batch sizes and heating/cooling requirements (kWh) for process systems.
  • Analyse and handle raw materials according to MSDS and project requirements.
  • Create design schedules for Design, Costing, and Procurement based on the P&ID.
  • Develop electrical specifications and assist with SOP review.
  • Lead HAZOP reviews for process safety and compliance.
  • Assist with installation and commissioning of processing plants when required.
  • Travel locally and internationally for customer visits.
  • Prepare accurate quotations and calculate detailed project costing.

Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant qualification).

Job Experience & Skills Required

  • Experience with CAD and AutoCAD.
  • Strong technical knowledge and analytical thinking.
  • Proficient in MS Office and engineering software.
  • Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.
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