Job Description

Junior Mechanical Engineer (m/f)

To support high-priority mining operations in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, Mota-Engil is sourcing technical engineering talent to support the management, maintenance, and optimization of a diverse fleet ranging from light vehicles to heavy-duty mining machinery.

At Mota-Engil, we value diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from qualified female engineers to promote gender diversity within our technical teams.

Experience Required: 0 to 2 years of professional experience (Recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply).

Industry Context: Engineering support within mining, construction, or heavy workshop environments.

Primary Function: Assist in planning preventative maintenance schedules, tracking fleet reliability metrics, and organizing workshop repair schedules.

Key Competencies:

• • Understand basic mechanical systems, pumps, combustion engine, gear box, hydraulics and pneumatics…
  • Basic understanding of machine elements (shafts, bearings, belts, seals, power transmission systems…) and their failure modes.
  • Capable of interpreting mechanical drawings.
  • Basic understanding of maintenance strategies, planning and scheduling processes.
  • Familiar with computer-aided design (CAD) software and maintenance management systems.
  • Familiar with Microsoft office tools

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

All candidates must fulfill the following organizational and statutory requirements:

• Must be a current resident of Ethiopia. Willingness to work on-site in the Benishangul-Gumuz region.
• Full bilingual proficiency in Amharic and English.
• Strong commitment to a safety-conscious culture. Proven teamwork skills and a hardworking professional ethos.

Location: Kurmuk Mine Project, Ethiopia