Mike Chokoe

Junior Mechanical Engineer proficient in Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360, with practical exposure to CAD modelling, electro-mechanical system development, product upgrades, and reliability improvement projects. Experienced in analysing mechanical failures, identifying design enhancement opportunities, and developing practical engineering solutions that improve performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Junior Mechanical Engineer at Dosco Precision Hydraulics (2025-10 – Present)

• Contributed to the design and implementation of engineering improvement projects focused on hydraulic system reliability, contamination control, maintainability, and cost reduction.
• Supported product and process improvement initiatives through root cause failure analysis, testing, and performance evaluation.
• Participated in hydraulic test bench upgrades to improve testing capability, efficiency, and product validation processes.
• Assisted with the development and implementation of workshop equipment and tooling improvements to enhance operational performance.
• Evaluated component failures and field issues to identify opportunities for product enhancement and reliability improvement.
• Collaborated with technical, production, and sales teams to develop practical engineering solutions for customer and operational requirements.

RMA Workshop Team Leader at Freedom Won Pty Ltd (2024-07 – 2025-05)

• Led repair and refurbishment operations for battery energy storage systems, improving turnaround time and system reliability
• Supervised and mentored technicians, ensuring adherence to engineering and quality standards
• Implemented structured fault tracking and reporting systems to support failure analysis and continuous improvement
• Managed technical issue resolution and support processes to maintain high customer satisfaction
• Introduced quality control processes to ensure repaired systems met operational and performance standards

Workshop Technician at Freedom Won Pty Ltd (2023-02 – 2024-06)

• Diagnosed and repaired lithium-ion battery systems, improving system reliability and performance
• Conducted fault finding and maintenance on BESS systems in a production environment
• Maintained detailed repair records to support traceability and reliability analysis
• Managed spare parts and tools to ensure operational readiness and reduce downtime
• Provided technical guidance and training to technicians and field personnel

Web Developer (Part-Time) at Hostickets (2022-05 – 2025-08)

• Developed and deployed web applications using React, Next.js, and Google Cloud
• Managed full project lifecycle including design, development, and deployment
• Improved system performance, scalability, and user experience

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) in Mechanical Engineering – University of Johannesburg (2019)