Mechanical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Professional development

Flexible hours

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer for a fully remote role supporting operations near Upington, South Africa. You will lead the design, analysis, integration, and validation of complex mechanical systems across a distributed team.

The role requires a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years in mechanical design, FEA/CFD, and CAE tools. You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, create technical documentation, and deliver robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, analysis, and integration.
• Proficiency in advanced CAD and CAE software packages.
• Experience analyzing and optimizing complex mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to project requirements.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including FEA and CFD, to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in a remote setting to ensure system coherence.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications and integration plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical system issues during development, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD/CAE software

FEA/CFD analysis

Remote collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Systems Engineer for a fully remote position, to contribute to their advanced engineering projects supporting operations near Upington . This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire mechanical systems lifecycle, from design and analysis to integration and validation. You will be instrumental in developing robust, efficient, and reliable mechanical solutions in a collaborative, virtual environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an autonomous engineer to tackle complex challenges and drive significant technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to project requirements.
• Conduct detailed engineering analysis, including finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), to validate designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (electrical, software, controls) in a remote setting to ensure system coherence.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system specifications, P&IDs, and integration plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical system issues during development, testing, and deployment.
• Contribute to the definition of system architectures and requirements, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, analysis, and integration.
• Proficiency in advanced CAD and CAE software packages.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing complex mechanical systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration in a remote environment .
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results in a distributed team structure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy of a fully remote role.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, cutting-edge projects with a global impact.
• Supportive team culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.