Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; O Mente; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a remote team focused on industrial equipment. You will conceptualize, design, and optimize machinery and system upgrades, applying your CAD skills and mechanical engineering expertise.

Work requires cross-functional collaboration with electrical, controls, and production teams. You will perform simulations (FEA/CFD when relevant), ensure safety and quality compliance, and prepare detailed documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical design experience in heavy machinery.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, Inventor, and AutoCAD; 2D drafting.
• Experience with FEA/CFD simulations is a plus.
• Understanding of machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities; remote collaboration.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial machinery from concept to release.
• Create 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Perform stress, vibration, thermal simulations to validate design.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure safety standards and client specifications.
• Conduct design reviews and support milestones.
• Troubleshoot design issues during prototyping and production.
• Research materials and manufacturing techniques to improve cost/performance.
• Prepare technical documents, manuals, and maintenance guides.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a creative and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join a remote team focused on industrial equipment. You will conceptualize, design, and optimize machinery and system upgrades, applying your CAD skills and mechanical engineering expertise.

Work requires cross-functional collaboration with electrical, controls, and production teams. You will perform simulations (FEA/CFD when relevant), ensure safety and quality compliance, and prepare detailed documentation and