Remote Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Design & Innovate

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. The role is remote-first, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges across diverse projects while working from your own workspace.

You will assist in design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems using CAD tools, perform calculations, and contribute to material research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Excellent communication and remote-work skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD.
• Perform calculations and simulations to analyze performance.
• Research new materials and technologies to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams remotely to meet project requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Support testing and validation of prototypes.

Skills

CAD software

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our forward-thinking team. The role is remote-first, allowing you to apply your theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges across diverse projects while working from your own workspace.

You will assist in design, analysis, and development of mechanical systems using CAD tools, perform calculations, and contribute to material research.