Remote Machine Design Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health & wellness benefits

Learning & development

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Machine Design Engineer to join a remote engineering team working from anywhere in South Africa, including Mbombela (Nelspruit). You will lead the complete design cycle for industrial machinery, from concept through detailed specs and production support.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in machine design, strong CAD/FEA skills (Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA), and proven ability to work independently in a remote setup while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, machine dynamics, and industrial automation.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document machinery and automated systems using 3D CAD.
• Create detailed drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Perform stress analysis and kinematic simulations to ensure design integrity.
• Specify gearboxes, motors, actuators, and bearings.
• Collaborate remotely with control engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning.

Skills

5+ years experience

3D CAD

FEA

independent work

remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

CATIA

FEA tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a talented Machine Design Engineer to join their remote engineering team, based anywhere within South Africa, including the Nelspruit area. This position is focused on designing innovative and efficient machinery for various industrial applications. You will be responsible for the complete design cycle, from concept generation to detailed specifications and production support, working autonomously within a collaborative virtual environment. This role offers the unique benefit of contributing to advanced machine design while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document complex machinery and automated systems using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, schematics, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Perform stress analysis, kinematic simulations, and other engineering calculations to ensure design integrity.
• Specify and select appropriate mechanical components, including gearboxes, motors, actuators, and bearings.
• Collaborate remotely with control engineers, project managers, and clients to define requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Provide technical support during the manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning phases of machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in machine design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA) and FEA tools .
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, machine dynamics, and industrial automation.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work structure, allowing for flexibility in location.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Support for continuous learning and professional development.
• Contribute to innovative machine design projects from anywhere, with oversight from our client in Nelspruit .