Remote Senior Mechanical Dynamics Engineer for Robotics

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Dynamics Engineer for a fully remote role focused on designing and analyzing robotic systems. You will model dynamic behavior, assess vibration and control performance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust solutions from any location.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in dynamics and simulation, and is proficient in ADAMS, MATLAB/Simulink, and ANSYS.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with focus on dynamics or vibrations.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical dynamics analysis and simulation.
• Strong background in vibration theory, classical mechanics, and control systems.
• Proficiency with ADAMS, MATLAB/Simulink and FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and model dynamics of robotic systems and automated machinery.
• Perform vibration, modal, and transient dynamic analyses.
• Develop control strategies to mitigate vibrations and optimize motion.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS, and ANSYS to predict system behavior.
• Design components to control dynamic responses (dampers, isolators, actuators).
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams in a remote setting.
• Interpret test data and relate it to simulations.
• Document methodologies and findings in technical reports.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Multibody dynamics

Control systems

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ADAMS

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Dynamics Engineer for a fully remote role focused on designing and analyzing robotic systems. You will model dynamic behavior, assess vibration and control performance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust solutions from any location.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years in dynamics and simulation, and is proficient in ADAMS, MATLAB/Simulink, and ANSYS.