Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy Mining Equipment

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Fully remote setup

Impactful projects

Long-term engagement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a remote contract role working on heavy-duty mining equipment. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical design, material selection, and stress analysis to deliver robust solutions for demanding environments.

You will collaborate with a dispersed team from concept to detailed design, creating 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation. The role requires at least five years of experience, proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor).
• Experience with FEA tools is desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for large-scale mining equipment.
• Create detailed part models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Perform structural and kinematic analysis under extreme operating conditions.
• Select materials and manufacturing processes for heavy-duty applications.
• Prepare design specifications and Bills of Materials.
• Collaborate with project managers and manufacturing engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for a remote contract role working on heavy-duty mining equipment. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical design, material selection, and stress analysis to deliver robust solutions for demanding environments.

You will collaborate with a dispersed team from concept to detailed design, creating 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical documentation. The role requires at least five years of experience, proficiency in