Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Advanced Materials

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Online training

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to design and optimize components using advanced materials. This remote role enables contributions from anywhere in South Africa, with projects spanning consumer electronics to industrial equipment.

You will work with a distributed team, perform CAD modeling, 3D drawings, and mechanical analyses, and ensure designs meet performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering.
• 3–5 years in mechanical design with advanced materials exposure.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Know-how in FEA and material properties.
• Strong communication and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using advanced materials.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to validate designs.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams to set design criteria.
• Ensure manufacturability and coordinate with partners.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD SolidWorks

FEA

Material science

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Materials Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

ANSYS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking company specializing in the development and application of advanced materials, is seeking a skilled Remote Mechanical Design Engineer. This fully remote position allows you to contribute to innovative projects from anywhere in South Africa, focusing on designing and optimizing components and systems that leverage novel materials. You will work on diverse applications, from consumer electronics to industrial equipment, translating material properties into high-performance designs. Collaboration will be key with a global, distributed team using sophisticated digital design and communication tools. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of materials science and mechanical engineering, with potential project relevance to the manufacturing and innovation sectors around **East London**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies utilizing advanced materials, considering their unique properties and manufacturing constraints.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and product documentation.
• Perform mechanical analysis, including stress, thermal, and vibration analysis, to validate designs.
• Collaborate remotely with materials scientists, R&D teams, and other engineers to define design requirements and material selection criteria.
• Conduct research and testing to understand the performance of new materials in specific applications.
• Troubleshoot design challenges and optimize existing products for improved performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure the successful production of designs using advanced materials.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in advanced materials and mechanical design.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate design concepts and analysis results.
• Ensure designs meet all relevant performance, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design, with exposure to advanced materials (e.g., composites, ceramics, advanced polymers, metallic alloys).
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
• Understanding of mechanical principles and analysis techniques (FEA experience is a plus).
• Familiarity with material properties, characterization methods, and selection criteria.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with manufacturing processes for advanced materials is advantageous.
• Must have a dedicated and functional home office setup.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers significant flexibility and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects impacting sectors around **East London**.

Our client provides a competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, and retirement benefits.

Continuous professional development is supported through online learning platforms and virtual workshops.

Join an innovative company at the forefront of material science and engineering, working with a talented and diverse team.