Mechanical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health programs

Fully remote work arrangement

Professional development budget

Projects across leading engineering领域

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Mechanical Systems Engineer to join a remote-first team. You will drive integration, optimization, and performance of complex mechanical systems across projects, defining requirements, architectures, and interfaces.

The role emphasizes system-level analysis, verification, and cross-functional collaboration in a flexible virtual environment, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical system design and engineering.
• Proven expertise in system integration, analysis, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and develop conceptual designs for complex mechanical systems.
• Create detailed system architectures, including component selection and interface definitions.
• Perform system-level analysis, including performance, reliability, and failure mode assessment.
• Oversee the integration and testing of mechanical subsystems to ensure overall system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using digital tools for design reviews and progress tracking.
• Develop technical documentation for system design, implementation, and maintenance.

Skills

System integration

Mechatronics

Control systems

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree / PhD in Mechanical Engineering

8+ years of experience

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly competent Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their forward-thinking, remote-first team, supporting key operational and development functions related to Paarl . This role is focused on the integration, optimization, and performance of complex mechanical systems across various projects. You will be instrumental in defining system requirements, developing architectural designs, and ensuring the seamless interaction between different mechanical components and subsystems. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to leverage their expertise in a flexible, virtual environment, driving innovation and efficiency in mechanical system design and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system requirements and develop conceptual designs for complex mechanical systems.
• Create detailed system architectures, including component selection and interface definitions.
• Perform system-level analysis, including performance, reliability, and failure mode assessment.
• Oversee the integration and testing of mechanical subsystems to ensure overall system functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using digital tools for design reviews and progress tracking.
• Develop technical documentation for system design, implementation, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical system design and engineering.
• Proven expertise in system integration, analysis, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of mechatronics, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.
• Experience with system modeling and simulation tools is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering great flexibility.
• Opportunities to work on challenging and cutting-edge engineering projects.
• Professional development budget and continuous learning support for engineers supporting the Paarl region.