Mechanical Design Engineer - Smart Home & Consumer Tech

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and dental coverage

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the mechanical design of new consumer electronics and smart home products. You will move from concept sketches to detailed design, prototyping, and mass production support in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 and FEA, knowledge of injection molding, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Min 4 years in mechanical design and product development in consumer electronics.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 and FEA tools.
• Experience with injection molding and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for new consumer electronics and smart home products.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analysis using FEA.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, electronics engineers, and firmware developers.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

FEA tools

Injection molding

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the mechanical design of new consumer electronics and smart home products. You will move from concept sketches to detailed design, prototyping, and mass production support in a hybrid office setting.

The role requires a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and at least four years of experience, proficiency in SolidWorks or Fusion 360 and FEA, knowledge of injection molding, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to