Project |
Level |
Group/Solo Project |
Students assigned |
| Update of all Engineering Drawings for various test samples metallic, composite, polymer and others according to relevant standards and codes | First year / Second year | Group | |
| Organising standards and codes on the system and creating a searchable database | First year / Second year | Group | |
| Develop the automated sample polishing machine | 3 / 4 year | Solo / Group | |
| Refurbish a precision scale | 2/3 year | Solo / Group | |
| Generate a schedule of standards applicable to the mechanical testing of composites for current client base, generate method development for each test, create measurement of uncertainty and prepare documentation for SANAS for submission to be accredited for schedule of tests
Project will involve in house manufacturing of composite materials, various, practical testing and statistical analysis, construction of testing jigs and etc |
3/4 year | Group | |
| Develop the Fatigue tester, phase 1
This involves getting the server hydraulic power pack to work both in tensile and torsion, generate software to control the instrument, develop a plan to calibrate the equipment get it up and running |
3 / 4 year | Group | |
| Develop the Fatigue Tester
Phase 2 Generate method development in respect of SANAS requirements conduct all tests necessary to make a full submission to SANAS so that they can audit the process and this method can be added to our schedule of accreditation. |
3 / 4 year | Group / Solo depending on time available. | |
| Fatigue Tester Phase 3
Develop the test method for fatigue testing of modular implants, conduct the tests necessary for this component of the work for the product to obtain CE mark, deliver a dossier ready for the end user to submit to the accreditation body. |
3 / 4 year | Group or Solo depending on time available. | |
| Build new manual polishing machines from drawings already created | 2/3 year | Group or Solo project | |
| Silver Safe Advanced Apparel
This project involves investigation of the possible market for silver infused sports gear, particularly endurance sports such as offshore sailing, hiking and mountaineering but not limited to these sports. The method of silver infusion has been developed but requires testing to demonstrate antibacterial and antiviral properties, durability in terms of washes and exposure to elements. |
2/3/4 year depending on the phase of the project | Group | |
| Complete UV chamber, run interlaboratory tests and develop method according to the ASTM standard which will be supplied for submission to SANAS for the expansion of scope for our testing schedule | 2/3/4 year | Group or Solo | |
| Roll out UV chamber version 2 with environmental exposure together with UV exposure according to the ASTM standard, conduct tests and develop the method and documentation for SANAS submission and our scope expansion | 2/3/4 year | Group or Solo |
Apply to Ms Jean Domingo frontdesk@one-eighty-degrees.com with your academic records and a motivational letter, and if you wish to engage in any of the projects for this year to indicate as such and how you will add value to the project and the company by your participation. As we assign students to the projects this will be indicated on the right hand side and whether there is still availability to participate in the project. Your assignment will be determined by your application.
We provide 6 months in service training to candidates with who wish to achieve a National Diploma in Engineering and require the in service training to qualify. We currently take on four students per 6 months. Our next in take is in January 2025.
Should you take on in service training with One Eighty you will be required to learn all the test methods in the laboratory within the first 3 months and then will participate constructively with the work flow of the laboratory.
If you wish to apply please send your academic record, and motivational letter to Ms Jean Domingo at frontdesk@one-eighty-degrees.com . Possession of a drivers licence is an advantage.
Please see availability below:
| January 2025 | 4 positions available |
| July 2025 | 4 positions available |
| January 2026 | 4 positions available |
| July 2026 | 4 positions available |
In the last 4 years we have hosted over 8 international students for their required 17 weeks in service training. International students can also be allocated the current projects available for University In Service Training or they can participate in the laboratory. If you are interested please send your CV motivational letter and academic records to pauls@one-eighty-degrees and also to nicky@magister.co.za . Nicky is an agent who will handle all the arrangements to come to South Africa and we have worked extensively with her for the past 4 years.
Inès Baroudi is a chemical engineering student from France who worked with us, getting some valuable practical materials engineering experience. We loved having her with us as a valuable member of our team and we look forward to seeing great achievements from this bright young engineer!