Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer for Global Projects

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Flexible remote work arrangement

Professional development allowance

International projects

Supportive virtual team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer to join a distributed engineering team in South Africa. The role emphasizes design, integration, and optimization of complex mechanical systems, enabling autonomous work from a remote base near Paarl.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop CAD models, run simulations, and lead system-level testing to deliver robust solutions with strong documentation and communication.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years experience in mechanical systems design and integration.
• Proficient in CAD software (Siemens NX, Creo) and advanced simulation tools.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale engineering projects remotely.
• Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer mechanical systems for performance and manufacturability.
• Develop CAD models and analysis reports for complex assemblies.
• Perform system-level stress, thermal, and dynamic simulations.
• Collaborate with remote cross-functional teams (Electrical, Software, Manufacturing).
• Oversee integration and testing of subsystems and full systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges in a virtual environment.

Skills

Remote project management

8+ years experience

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Creo

Simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer to join a distributed engineering team in South Africa. The role emphasizes design, integration, and optimization of complex mechanical systems, enabling autonomous work from a remote base near Paarl.

You will collaborate with global teams, develop CAD models, run simulations, and lead system-level testing to deliver robust solutions with strong documentation and communication.