Mechanical Design Engineer - Rotating Equipment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Mechanical Design Engineer focused on rotating equipment to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design pumps, turbines, compressors, and other rotating machinery, ensuring mechanical integrity and reliability from a home office.

You will collaborate with global teams, perform stress and fatigue analyses, and produce detailed 3D models, drawings, and BOMs to support high-performance equipment across industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the design of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD software and specialized tools for rotating machinery design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of rotor dynamics, bearing technology, and sealing solutions.
• Experience with material selection and manufacturing processes relevant to rotating equipment.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for rotating equipment, such as impellers, shafts, casings, and seals.
• Perform detailed stress, vibration, and fatigue analysis on rotating components using FEA.
• Conduct aerodynamic and hydrodynamic analysis where applicable to optimize performance.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams to ensure product quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

Skills

Rotating equipment design

Remote collaboration

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

Rotor dynamics analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on Rotating Equipment to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is crucial for the conceptualization, design, and development of high-performance pumps, turbines, compressors, and other rotating machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring the mechanical integrity, efficiency, and reliability of these complex systems through meticulous design and analysis. Working in a fully remote capacity, you will collaborate with global teams, contribute to cutting-edge projects, and leverage advanced design tools to deliver exceptional engineering solutions that meet the demanding requirements of various industries, all from the convenience of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for rotating equipment, such as impellers, shafts, casings, and seals.
• Perform detailed stress, vibration, and fatigue analysis on rotating components using FEA.
• Conduct aerodynamic and hydrodynamic analysis where applicable to optimize performance.
• Create comprehensive design documentation, including 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and testing teams to ensure product quality and performance.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the design of rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.).
• Proficiency in CAD software and specialized tools for rotating machinery design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of rotor dynamics, bearing technology, and sealing solutions.
• Experience with material selection and manufacturing processes relevant to rotating equipment.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan and investment options.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning in specialized fields.