Remote Mechanical Design & Simulation Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,437,000 - 2,075,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work bonus

Home office setup budget

Health benefits for remote employees

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Engineer skilled in design and simulation to join its globally distributed team. You will design complex mechanical systems and perform FEA/CFD simulations to validate designs before prototyping, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role suits an independent engineer who thrives remotely and communicates well with cross-functional partners, while remaining current with thermodynamics, materials science, and structural mechanics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Expertise in 3D modeling software and advanced simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, material science, and structural mechanics.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems and components using advanced 3D CAD software.
• Perform sophisticated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate effectively with a remote team of engineers, designers, and project managers through digital collaboration tools.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, including technical reports, drawings, and specifications for remote manufacturing partners.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in mechanical engineering technologies and simulation techniques.
• Troubleshoot design issues and provide remote technical support during the manufacturing and testing phases.

Skills

3D CAD software

FEA/CFD simulations

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

CFD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Engineer skilled in design and simulation to join its globally distributed team. You will design complex mechanical systems and perform FEA/CFD simulations to validate designs before prototyping, ensuring performance and reliability.

The role suits an independent engineer who thrives remotely and communicates well with cross-functional partners, while remaining current with thermodynamics, materials science, and structural mechanics.