Junior Mechanical Design Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Fully remote work setup

Comprehensive health benefits

Mentorship program

Training and professional certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their distributed remote team, based in Pretoria area. You will gain hands-on experience in mechanical design and product development under senior engineers, working from a home office.

The role emphasizes CAD design, drafting, prototype testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal for recent graduates with CAD familiarity and strong analytical and communication skills, offering mentorship and training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Basic understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Support senior engineers in design analysis, including basic stress and thermal assessments.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, documentation, and BOMs.
• Participate in prototype testing and data collection, documenting results accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting, ensuring clear communication and task completion.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in mechanical design and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an enthusiastic Junior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative remote engineering team, based in or near Pretoria . This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in mechanical design and product development within a supportive, distributed environment. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers, contributing to the design and testing of new mechanical systems and components. This position is designed for individuals eager to learn, grow their technical skills, and make a tangible contribution to exciting projects from the comfort of their own home office, embracing a modern, flexible work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software .
• Support senior engineers in conducting design analysis, including basic stress and thermal assessments.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in prototype testing and data collection, documenting results accurately.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting, ensuring clear communication and task completion.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in mechanical design and manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of mechanical design principles and practices.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Inventor.
• Basic understanding of material properties and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, suited for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and performance reviews.
• Fully remote work setup, enhancing work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Mentorship program with experienced engineering professionals.
• Opportunities for training and professional certification.