Remote Mechanical Design Engineer for Automation Systems

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote schedule

Online courses & conferences

Certification support

Global impact projects and digital工具

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally distributed engineering team. You will design complex automated systems, perform analyses, and create 3D models and BOMs from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge industrial solutions.

Ideally you have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and advanced CAD and simulation skills. You will collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams and manage projects from concept to production in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive mechanical design experience in automation.
• Advanced 3D CAD proficiency (Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA) and simulation tools (ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Solid fundamentals in statics, dynamics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong autonomous work, remote collaboration, and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical components and assemblies for automated systems.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to validate designs.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs with documentation.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams via digital platforms.
• Lead design reviews and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Manage projects from concept to production and meet milestones.

Skills

Autonomy

Virtual collaboration

Communication skills

Project/document management

Remote work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

CATIA

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join a globally distributed engineering team. You will design complex automated systems, perform analyses, and create 3D models and BOMs from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge industrial solutions.

Ideally you have a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and advanced CAD and simulation skills. You will collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams and manage projects from concept to production in a