Remote Machine Design Engineer: Craft Automated Systems

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

Hybrid

ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Fully remote work arrangement
Opportunity to design innovative machi
Advanced design software access
Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Machine Design Engineer to lead the conception, design and documentation of custom machinery and automated systems from a remote location. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that boost efficiency and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in machine design, and expert CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 7 years in machine design, preferably with custom or automation equipment.
  • Expert proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and related simulation tools.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical components, actuators, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion control.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, and detail complex machinery and automated systems using CAD.
  • Develop mechanical drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
  • Conduct design reviews with manufacturing, controls, and PM teams.
  • Perform stress analysis and kinematic simulations to validate designs.
  • Troubleshoot design issues during fabrication and commissioning.
  • Research new technologies to optimize performance and cost.

Skills

7+ years machine design
3D CAD (SolidWorks/Inventor)
Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Remote collaboration
Design validation & stress analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks
Inventor
FEA/Simulation Tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Machine Design Engineer to lead the conception, design and documentation of custom machinery and automated systems from a remote location. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions that boost efficiency and productivity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years in machine design, and expert CAD skills (SolidWorks, Inventor).

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