Remote Junior Mechanical Engineer Intern

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 167,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Mentorship by engineers

Remote-friendly internship

Career networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is recruiting a Junior Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote internship with a forward-thinking tech firm focused on consumer products. You will support the senior engineering team in design, prototyping and testing across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or final-year students with a solid ME foundation, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD or Fusion 360), and strong remote collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or final-year student in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong understanding of core mechanical engineering principles.
• Familiarity with CAD software like AutoCAD or Fusion 360.
• Excellent remote communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design and development of parts and assemblies using CAD.
• Create and modify 3D models and 2D drawings under guidance.
• Support prototyping and prepare designs for 3D printing or machining.
• Document test results and participate in design reviews.
• Learn company design standards and best practices.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Strong communication (remote)

Self-motivated learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion 360

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is recruiting a Junior Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote internship with a forward-thinking tech firm focused on consumer products. You will support the senior engineering team in design, prototyping and testing across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates or final-year students with a solid ME foundation, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD or Fusion 360), and strong remote collaboration skills.