Remote Mechanical Design Engineer: Global Impact

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home office, supporting operations related to Richards Bay.

The role focuses on conceptualization, design, and development of mechanical components and systems for a range of innovative products, with a distributed engineering team and modern collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
• Proficient in CAD software (Inventor, CATIA, Siemens NX)
• Experience with simulation/analysis tools (ANSYS, COMSOL)
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical parts, sub-assemblies, and systems using 3D CAD software.
• Conduct detailed engineering analyses, including stress, thermal, and motion simulations.
• Prepare design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Collaborate with a distributed team through digital platforms.
• Oversee virtual prototyping and testing, analyze results, and refine designs.
• Stay current with advancements in mechanical engineering principles and design technologies.

Skills

Autonomy

Remote collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

CATIA

Siemens NX

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented and self-motivated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking projects from your home office, supporting operations related to Richards Bay.

The role focuses on conceptualization, design, and development of mechanical components and systems for a range of innovative products, with a distributed engineering team and modern collaboration tools.