Remote Mechanical Design Engineer — Industrial Equipment

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a remote team focused on industrial automation and manufacturing equipment. You will design, develop, and refine state-of-the-art machinery using CAD, perform analyses, and support prototyping and testing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with electrical and software teams, documentation, and remote work discipline. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of design experience is required; Master’s is a plus, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; Master’s is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical design for industrial machinery.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and FEA tools; strong design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop mechanical systems for manufacturing equipment using CAD.
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, and BOMs for fabrication and assembly.
• Perform stress, thermal analysis and simulations to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with E/E, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate designs.
• Support prototyping, testing, validation, and issue resolution.

Skills

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

FEA tools (ANSYS, COMSOL)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a remote team focused on industrial automation and manufacturing equipment. You will design, develop, and refine state-of-the-art machinery using CAD, perform analyses, and support prototyping and testing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with electrical and software teams, documentation, and remote work discipline. A Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of design experience is required; Master’s is a plus, with