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Moeketsi M.

Product design engineer

Cape Town, South Africa

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21,266 / 148,042

Skill pts: 5

Codesys Electromechanical Integration Prototyping & Manufacturing Solidworkd Testing & Documentation

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About

Product design engineer with 7+ years of experience taking mechanical and electromechanical hardware from concept
through CAD, simulation, prototyping and testing to manufacture. My work spans marine robotics, electric propulsion,
lithium-ion battery systems and consumer products. At OceanHub Africa I have given hands-on engineering support to 12
startups across Africa. I have also founded two ventures, RoseAir and TutoBuddy, taking each from market analysis to MVP
and go-to-market strategy.

Experience

Engineer in residence Oceanhub africa · Full-time Mar 2026 – Present 6 mos Cape Town, South Africa Lead the product design, assembly and testing of two Venture Studio ventures: an autonomous underwater vehicle
(AUV) and an electric outboard propulsion system for small-scale fisheries.
• Delivered hands-on engineering and product development support to 12 startups in the acceleration programme
using 3DEXPERIENCE, SOLIDWORKS and DELMIA, with three recorded technology readiness jumps (TRL 3→5, 4→6
and 2→6).
• Design drivetrains, gear systems, waterproof housings and structural components, from CAD models and engineering
drawings to technical specifications.
• Run structural, CFD and thermal simulations and build digital twin models to evaluate performance before
committing to physical builds.
• Write test procedures, troubleshooting workflows, validation plans and technical reports for prototype systemsL
M TEch Design engineer Balancell Enegry (Pty) Ltd · Full-time Sep 2021 – Mar 2024 2 yrs 6 mos Ndabeni, Cape Town, South Africa Designed smart lithium-ion battery packs for marine, residential and industrial applications in SolidWorks and
Onshape.
• Produced manufacturing drawings, BOMs and fabrication documentation for production.
• Supervised the production line, covering assembly and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Designed test fixtures, automated jigs and verification equipment.
• Prototyped enclosures with 3D printing and designed plastic moulds for production.
• Diagnosed mechanical failures using FEA, CFD, thermal and failure analysis.

Education

Tech institute Professional masters degree in mechanical engineering, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 70 2025 – 2026 Activities and Societies: Engineering real world case studies The development of case studies presented by experts in Mechanical Engineering
The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which they are conceived, gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Mechanical Engineering
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
Engineering Institude of Technology Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, MECHANICAL EGINEERING, 90 2021 – 2023 Industrial automation, PFDs and P&IDs, measurement and control, HVAC, renewable energy, condition monitoring, energy
efficiency, hazardous areas, machinery safety and safe lifting, pumps, compressors and turbines.

Other experience

Co-Founder | TutoBuddy2026 – Present An AI-powered learning platform that gives learners personalised, curriculum-aligned tutoring through conversation with
an AI tutor, Katlego.
Designed the conceptual architecture linking structured curriculum data, learning graphs, retrieval systems and large
language models to the tutor.
Founder | RoseAir (Pty) Ltd2026 – Present A premium, technology-enabled shisha (hubbly) product, sold under two brands, RoseAir and MoseAir, on one shared
electronics platform.
Integrated a rechargeable lithium battery, USB-C fast charging, motor and impeller, and RGB LED lighting into a
compact housing, balancing premium aesthetics, manufacturability and user experience.