Remote Mechanical Design Engineer — Advanced Materials

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,994,000 - 2,991,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive remuneration

Work from your preferred location

Exposure to cutting-edge R&D projects

Intellectually stimulating environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pioneering R&D firm focused on advanced materials science. You will design intricate mechanical systems, run CAD/FEA simulations, and collaborate with a global team to translate research into prototypes and products.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with 7+ years in design and expertise in SOLIDWORKS/CATIA/NX and ANSYS/COMSOL.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years in mechanical design within R&D environments.
• Extensive experience with advanced CAD software and PLM systems.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software for complex material-related simulations.
• Experience with advanced materials and material testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing in design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components, fixtures, and experimental setups for advanced materials.
• Create detailed 3D models, drawings, and documentation using CAD tools.
• Perform stress, thermal, fatigue, and fracture mechanics simulations using FEA.
• Collaborate with distributed scientists and engineers to integrate material properties into designs.
• Assist in material selection and verification against performance requirements.
• Oversee fabrication of prototypes and coordinate with remote manufacturing partners.
• Plan and execute validation testing and iterate designs based on results.
• Contribute to IP generation with innovative design solutions.
• Maintain design history files and project documentation in a secure environment.
• Stay informed on materials science and manufacturing advancements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

COMSOL

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join a pioneering R&D firm focused on advanced materials science. You will design intricate mechanical systems, run CAD/FEA simulations, and collaborate with a global team to translate research into prototypes and products.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science, with 7+ years in design and expertise in SOLIDWORKS/CATIA/NX and ANSYS/COMSOL.