Hybrid Mechanical Systems Design Engineer - CAD/FEA

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to design, develop and test advanced mechanical systems. You will translate concepts into detailed designs and support manufacturing and testing teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years’ design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and familiarity with FEA. Hybrid work environment offered in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical design and system development.
• Proficiency in industry-standard CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA).
• Experience with simulation/analysis tools (FEA) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics and materials science.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes (machining, casting, injection molding).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems, subsystems and components using advanced 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed drawings, specs and BOMs.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (FEA) to validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, software and manufacturing teams to ensure feasibility and manufacturability.
• Oversee prototyping, testing and validation of new designs.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues during development and production.
• Research and propose new materials and technologies to enhance capabilities.
• Document design processes, test results and reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA tools

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to design, develop and test advanced mechanical systems. You will translate concepts into detailed designs and support manufacturing and testing teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years’ design experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA) and familiarity with FEA. Hybrid work environment offered in Randburg.