Remote Mechanical Engineer — CAD/FEA Expert

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 991,000 - 1,487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and refine mechanical systems from home. You will use CAD/CAE tools across the full product development cycle and collaborate with a distributed team to deliver reliable solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with at least four years in design and analysis, proficient in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design and analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, ANSYS).
• Ability to work independently and manage remote projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components and systems using CAD.
• Perform FEA and CFD simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners via virtual tools.
• Create and maintain drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and product improvements.
• Troubleshoot design issues identified during testing/validation.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and refine mechanical systems from home. You will use CAD/CAE tools across the full product development cycle and collaborate with a distributed team to deliver reliable solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with at least four years in design and analysis, proficient in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, and ANSYS.