Hybrid Mechanical Systems Engineer – Automotive Innovation

Placements24; Durban; Ibrido; ZAR 720.000 - 980.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Bonuses

Hybrid work

R&D labs

Professional development

Cutting-edge tech

Medical aid

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer for its Durban automotive division. You will design, integrate, and test mechanical systems in vehicles, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities include powertrain, chassis, and thermal management design, plus simulations and system validation. Strong CAD skills (CATIA, NX) and MATLAB/Simulink are essential, with 4+ years in automotive design a key plus.

Competenze

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years in automotive mechanical design and systems engineering.
• Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (CATIA/Siemens NX, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics and materials.

Mansioni

• Design and develop mechanical systems across powertrain, chassis, and thermal management.
• Perform kinematic/dynamic analysis and stress/thermal simulations.
• Integrate subsystems into vehicle architecture for production readiness.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams on validation and component selection.
• Develop and execute test plans; analyze results and propose design improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Mechanical systems design

Automotive engineering

Thermal management

MATLAB/Simulink

Teamwork

Formazione

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

CATIA

Siemens NX

MATLAB/Simulink

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer for its Durban automotive division. You will design, integrate, and test mechanical systems in vehicles, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities include powertrain, chassis, and thermal management design, plus simulations and system validation. Strong CAD skills (CATIA, NX) and MATLAB/Simulink are essential, with 4+ years in automotive design a key plus.