Hybrid Mechanical Systems Engineer - Design & Analysis

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Professional development

Innovation-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a seasoned Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate complex mechanical systems in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

You will perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using CAD and simulation tools, collaborate with electrical and software teams, and document tests and results.

The role rewards hands-on problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering reliable systems for challenging projects in the Free State.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical systems design, analysis, and integration.
• Proficiency in CAD software and FEA/CFD simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of system dynamics, materials science.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical systems per specs.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses with simulations.
• Oversee testing, validation, and document results.
• Collaborate with electrical and software engineers for integration.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues across lifecycles.
• Prepare design reports, schematics, and test plans.

Skills

CAD software

FEA

CFD

System dynamics

Control systems

Materials science

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a seasoned Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and integrate complex mechanical systems in a hybrid on-site/remote setup.

You will perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using CAD and simulation tools, collaborate with electrical and software teams, and document tests and results.

The role rewards hands-on problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and delivering reliable systems for challenging projects in the Free State.