Remote Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Design & Innovation

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will apply CAD skills, perform analyses, and contribute to innovative projects under senior engineers in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

You'll develop professional engineering skills, gain exposure to diverse disciplines, and participate in virtual design reviews while expanding your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of mechanical principles, materials science, and thermodynamics.
• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and development of mechanical components and systems using CAD software.
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate designs and predict performance.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams via virtual communication tools.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and contribute innovative ideas to project challenges.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role. You will apply CAD skills, perform analyses, and contribute to innovative projects under senior engineers in a collaborative, remote-first environment.

You'll develop professional engineering skills, gain exposure to diverse disciplines, and participate in virtual design reviews while expanding your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.