Remote Mechanical Design Engineer: Advanced Materials

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge materials focus. You will lead the design lifecycle from concept to prototype to testing, applying advanced materials to innovative mechanical solutions in a remote-first environment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a materials science emphasis and 5+ years of design experience, proficient in Fusion 360 or SolidWorks and FEA, and able to work independently with strong

Qualifications

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering with materials science focus.
• 5+ years in mechanical design with advanced materials.
• Proficient in CAD (Fusion 360, SolidWorks) and FEA.
• Strong communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems using advanced materials.
• Run stress, thermal, and vibration simulations to evaluate design performance.
• Collaborate with materials scientists and R&D teams on material properties and requirements.
• Develop prototypes and conduct testing to validate designs and material performance.
• Document design specs, test reports, and manufacturing guidelines.
• Troubleshoot material integration and design challenges.
• Stay updated on advances in materials for mechanical design.

Skills

5+ years exp

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Master's in ME

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

FEA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role with a cutting-edge materials focus. You will lead the design lifecycle from concept to prototype to testing, applying advanced materials to innovative mechanical solutions in a remote-first environment.

Candidates should hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a materials science emphasis and 5+ years of design experience, proficient in Fusion 360 or SolidWorks and FEA, and able to work independently with strong