Remote Mechanical Design Engineer: CAD & FEA Expert

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 600,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join our distributed engineering team in South Africa. You will design and develop mechanical components using advanced CAD tools, and collaborate with a virtual team to bring concepts to life.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong documentation skills, and staying current with design technologies, with a fully remote arrangement and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
3–5 years of professional mechanical design experience.
Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Inventor, SolidWorks, Fusion 360).
Experience with FEA and engineering simulations.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using 3D CAD.
Perform design reviews, simulations, and analysis for performance.
Create detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation.
Collaborate with remote design, manufacturing, and QA teams.
Participate in virtual meetings, providing technical insights.
Stay updated with latest design tools and best practices.

Skills

3-5 years experience

CAD software

FEA

Technical drawing

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

The role emphasizes independent work, strong documentation skills, and staying current with design technologies, with a fully remote arrangement and competitive compensation.

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