Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Machinery

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical & retirement

Remote work

Training budget

Large-scale projects

Remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to join our Richards Bay team. You will design and optimize heavy industrial machinery, ensuring robustness, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards, while enjoying a fully remote work setup.

In this role, you will develop mechanical systems, produce CAD drawings and BOMs, run simulations, and collaborate with electrical, software, and project teams to deliver world-class plant equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in heavy industrial machinery design.
• Proficient in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and material handling.
• Experience with machine safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer robust mechanical systems for industrial equipment, including structural, power transmission, and control elements.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM) using CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (e.g., stress analysis, kinematics) to validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers to integrate mechanical systems.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and testing, analyzing results to refine designs for manufacturability and performance.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of machinery globally.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

Stress analysis

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

ANSYS / FEM tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer with expertise in industrial machinery to join their forward-thinking company in Richards Bay. This role involves the design, development, and optimization of complex machinery used in industrial applications. You will be instrumental in ensuring our machinery is robust, efficient, and meets the highest industry standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys tackling challenging mechanical problems and contributing to the advancement of industrial technology, all while enjoying a remote work setup.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer robust mechanical systems for industrial equipment, including structural, power transmission, and control elements.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOM) using CAD software.
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (e.g., stress analysis, kinematics) to validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers to integrate mechanical systems.
• Oversee prototype fabrication and testing, analyzing results to refine designs for manufacturability and performance.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of machinery globally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant experience (6+ years) in the design of heavy industrial machinery or complex mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and material handling systems.
• Experience with machine safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing significant flexibility.
• Generous professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, impactful industrial projects.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.