Mechanical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Full remote work arrangement

Flexible working hours

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to join its fully remote engineering division. You will integrate and optimize complex mechanical systems across diverse projects, troubleshooting system-level issues and driving solutions from conception to deployment, all while based from home.

Ideal candidates have a Master's in Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of design and analysis experience, with strong systems engineering know-how and hands-on MATLAB/Simulink and ANSYS

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, integration, and analysis.
• Strong systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and ANSYS for modeling and analysis.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop integrated mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Perform system-level performance analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Develop and implement system test plans and procedures, and analyze test data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues, remotely and in collaboration with field teams.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and control engineers to ensure cohesive system functionality.
• Document system architecture, design choices, and operational procedures thoroughly.

Skills

System-level thinking

Remote communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a dedicated Mechanical Systems Engineer to join their fully remote engineering division. This role is critical for integrating and optimizing complex mechanical systems across diverse projects. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless interaction of various mechanical components, troubleshooting system-level issues, and driving technical solutions from conception through to deployment, all while working from your home base. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who excels in a remote setting, thrives on complex challenges, and is passionate about innovative system design, supporting operations that have ties to Pretoria .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and develop integrated mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Perform system-level performance analysis, modeling, and simulation.
• Develop and implement system test plans and procedures, and analyze test data.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues, both remotely and in collaboration with field teams.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and control engineers to ensure cohesive system functionality.
• Document system architecture, design choices, and operational procedures thoroughly.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical systems design, integration, and analysis.
• Proficiency with systems engineering principles and methodologies.
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS) and system modeling.
• Strong understanding of interdisciplinary engineering concepts.
• Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary with annual performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement with flexibility in working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a global team.