Research and Development Engineer

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd

Job Location:

Harare - Zimbabwe

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a qualified and technically strong Research and Development Engineer to support the development testing and implementation of new curing technologies across Africa. Direct experience with curing processes is an advantage but not required. The ideal candidate is practical innovative and comfortable working in both field and desk-based environments.

Salary and Benefits:

Negotiable.

Main Responsibilities:

Support global R&D initiatives focused on new curing technology development.
Work closely with the Global Science team on research testing and data analysis.
Plan set up and manage field trials across African locations.
Monitor record and evaluate trial performance to support product improvement.
Provide technical feedback and recommendations to global engineering and science teams.
Collaborate with internal and external project stakeholders.
Ensure safe and compliant execution of all technical activities.
Prepare technical reports and progress updates for global teams.
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects.

Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong understanding of heat transfer airflow dynamics and gas movement.
Practical hands-on problem solver comfortable in field testing environments.
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
Confident working independently and within global multi-disciplinary teams.
Clear communicator with strong reporting ability.
High initiative and strong technical curiosity.
Willing and able to travel for trial setup and monitoring.

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Engineering preferably mechanical thermal physics-based agricultural or related fields.
Practical engineering experience in R&D technical environments field testing or product development.
Experience in curing systems is an advantage but not essential.
Experience with systems involving airflow heating or energy transfer is beneficial.
Strong technical foundation with the ability to understand complex systems.