Remote Automotive Mechanical Engineer - Global Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work compensation

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Home office stipend

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will contribute to the design and development of advanced automotive components and systems, collaborating with an international team to create innovative designs and validate concepts.

The role requires expertise in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks), simulations (ANSYS/Abaqus), and a strong grasp of vehicle dynamics and powertrain concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in automotive mechanical design and development
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (ANSYS, Abaqus)
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, and chassis design

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive mechanical components and systems using CAD software
• Perform performance analyses including structural, thermal, and vibration simulations
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and BOMs for production
• Collaborate with a global remote team and support product validation and testing

Skills

Automotive engineering

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/A Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will contribute to the design and development of advanced automotive components and systems, collaborating with an international team to create innovative designs and validate concepts.

The role requires expertise in CAD (CATIA/SolidWorks), simulations (ANSYS/Abaqus), and a strong grasp of vehicle dynamics and powertrain concepts.