R&D Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping & Innovation

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Cutting-edge facilities

Patent opportunities

Conference funding

Continuous learning

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an innovative Mechanical Engineer specializing in Research & Development to join their advanced team. This role focuses on exploring new concepts, developing prototypes, and pushing the boundaries of mechanical technology for future products within a state-of-the-art laboratory.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of scientists and engineers to bring cutting-edge ideas to fruition, contribute to IP generation, and have support for conferences and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with strong R&D focus.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and validation.
• Proficient in CAD and simulation tools; knowledge of robotics or mechatronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and prototype novel mechanical systems and components for R&D projects.
• Conduct thorough research, feasibility studies, and performance analyses for new technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers and software developers, to integrate mechanical solutions into broader systems.
• Build and test prototypes, documenting results and iterating on designs based on findings.
• Stay updated with advancements in mechanical engineering, materials science, and related fields.
• Contribute to IP generation through invention disclosures and patent applications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Experimental validation

CAD software

Simulation tools

Robotics/mechatronics

Technical writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an innovative Mechanical Engineer specializing in Research & Development to join their advanced team. This role focuses on exploring new concepts, developing prototypes, and pushing the boundaries of mechanical technology for future products within a state-of-the-art laboratory.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group of scientists and engineers to bring cutting-edge ideas to fruition, contribute to IP generation, and have support for conferences and