Remote Mechanical Design Engineer — Consumer Electronics

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Remote work flexibility

Online training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in South Africa. The role focuses on designing advanced mechanical components and systems for consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on 3D CAD and simulations.

You will translate innovative concepts into high‑performance products while collaborating with a globally distributed team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and ANSYS, and a solid grasp of materials,

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on mechanical design experience with proven product development.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and simulation tools (ANSYS).
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for new product introductions using 3D CAD and simulations.
• Perform design validation via FEA and other analyses for durability and performance.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications and BOMs for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams via video conferencing and collaboration platforms.
• Work with manufacturing partners to ensure DFM/DFA.
• Troubleshoot design issues during prototyping and production phases.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in mechanical design.
• Manage design tasks and contribute to project schedules to meet milestones.

Skills

3D CAD

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MECHANICAL DESIGN

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer in South Africa. The role focuses on designing advanced mechanical components and systems for consumer electronics, with a strong emphasis on 3D CAD and simulations.

You will translate innovative concepts into high‑performance products while collaborating with a globally distributed team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and ANSYS, and a solid grasp of materials,