Remote Lead Mech Design Engineer, Robotics & Automation

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Digital collaboration tools

Professional development

Global projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a globally recognized robotics and automation leader. This fully remote role collaborates with teams across the globe, while maintaining strong ties to Centurion, Gauteng, to guide innovative robotic systems from concept to implementation.

You will lead a talented mechanical design team, define technical requirements, perform stress/thermal analyses, and work with electrical/software/controls groups in a virtual environment to deliver

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
• 10+ years in mechanical design with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Extensive robotics/automation or electromechanical systems experience.
• Expertise in 3D CAD and simulation tools (NX/SolidWorks, ANSYS/Adams).
• Strong understanding of control systems, mechatronics, and embedded awareness.
• Proven leadership and remote stakeholder management.
• Experience with agile development and remote project tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of robotic systems and automation equipment.
• Mentor and oversee a team of mechanical design engineers.
• Define project requirements, scope, and detailed specifications.
• Conduct mechanical analyses: stress, thermal, vibration, kinematics.
• Collaborate with electrical/software/controls teams in a virtual environment.
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Develop remote-working best practices for the team.
• Engage clients and stakeholders to present concepts.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement in robotics.

Skills

Leadership

Remote stakeholder management

Agile development

Mechatronics understanding

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Robotics

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Adams

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer for a globally recognized robotics and automation leader. This fully remote role collaborates with teams across the globe, while maintaining strong ties to Centurion, Gauteng, to guide innovative robotic systems from concept to implementation.

You will lead a talented mechanical design team, define technical requirements, perform stress/thermal analyses, and work with electrical/software/controls groups in a virtual environment to deliver