Remote FEA Structural Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Professional development

Generous leave

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Structural Mechanical Engineer to bolster design and simulation capabilities within advanced manufacturing and robotics. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on Pretoria-centric projects.

You’ll ensure structural integrity of robotic systems and automated machinery using FEA tools and CAD software, collaborating with a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Structural Mechanics.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in structural analysis and mechanical design for dynamic systems or machinery.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA) for design and model preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and mechanical design for robotic arms and automated systems using FEA.
• Develop and optimize designs to withstand stresses, vibrations, and environmental factors.
• Create comprehensive engineering drawings, specifications, and analysis reports.
• Collaborate with a distributed team of engineers to integrate structural designs into complete systems.
• Validate simulation results through physical testing data and recommend design modifications.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes to achieve performance and cost targets.
• Troubleshoot structural/mechanical issues during design, prototyping, or field deployment.
• Stay current with advancements in structural analysis techniques and manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to design standards and best practices for structural engineering.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Structural Mechanics)

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Structural Mechanical Engineer to bolster design and simulation capabilities within advanced manufacturing and robotics. This fully remote role allows work from anywhere in South Africa, with a focus on Pretoria-centric projects.

You’ll ensure structural integrity of robotic systems and automated machinery using FEA tools and CAD software, collaborating with a distributed team.