Remote Automotive Mechanical Engineer Innovate Vehicle Tech

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career development

Flexible remote work

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Automotive Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical systems for future automotive platforms from a home office. You will work with a global team to push the boundaries of vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and chassis concepts.

The role emphasizes CAD driven development, rigorous simulations (FEA/CFD), and detailed documentation, with strong collaboration across disciplines and ongoing prototype testing to iterate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Significant automotive mechanical design and development experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software CATIA/SolidWorks and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for automotive applications using CAD software.
• Conduct simulations and analyses (FEA/CFD) to validate designs and optimize performance.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional teams including electrical and software engineers.
• Oversee prototype testing and provide feedback for design iterations.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Powertrain design

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Automotive Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and test advanced mechanical systems for future automotive platforms from a home office. You will work with a global team to push the boundaries of vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and chassis concepts.

The role emphasizes CAD driven development, rigorous simulations (FEA/CFD), and detailed documentation, with strong collaboration across disciplines and ongoing prototype testing to iterate designs.