Remote Mechanical Systems Specialist – FEA/CFD Expert

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,983,000 - 2,974,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Remote-first culture

Access to cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Mechanical Systems Specialist to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote setting. The role emphasizes design, analysis, and optimization of complex mechanical systems with flexible location.

You will leverage CAD/CAE tools and conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses, collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams and contributing to R&D efforts through strong problem-solving and autonomous work abilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and analyzing complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with FEA and CFD is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced mechanical systems using CAD/CAE tools.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to validate performance.
• Collaborate virtually with cross-functional teams to define requirements.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and design rationale.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and R&D contributions.
• Troubleshoot complex issues in virtual testing or simulations.

Skills

Autonomous work

Remote communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAE software

FEA software

CFD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Mechanical Systems Specialist to join a globally distributed team in a fully remote setting. The role emphasizes design, analysis, and optimization of complex mechanical systems with flexible location.

You will leverage CAD/CAE tools and conduct stress, thermal, and vibration analyses, collaborating virtually with cross-functional teams and contributing to R&D efforts through strong problem-solving and autonomous work abilities.