Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer – Advanced Materials

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier compensation

Stock options

Fully remote position

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and analysis of advanced materials projects. You will design experimental setups, develop theoretical models, and validate performance of components made from composites, alloys, and polymers in a fully remote environment.

You will guide senior engineers, collaborate with researchers globally, apply FEA/CAD tools, and contribute to IP through patents and publications while staying at the forefront of

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and analysis with emphasis on advanced materials.
• Extensive experience with mechanical testing techniques and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and analysis for projects involving advanced materials (composites, ceramics, alloys).
• Develop designs for experimental setups, testing equipment, and prototypes to characterize material properties.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Materials science

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Technical writing

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Materials Science

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and analysis of advanced materials projects. You will design experimental setups, develop theoretical models, and validate performance of components made from composites, alloys, and polymers in a fully remote environment.

You will guide senior engineers, collaborate with researchers globally, apply FEA/CAD tools, and contribute to IP through patents and publications while staying at the forefront of