Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Systems

Placements24

South Africa

Remote

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Engineer in the automotive sector to design and simulate cutting‑edge components from a home office. You will work with a globally distributed team to conceptualize, model, and validate innovative solutions for mobility.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive engineering, proficiency in CAD and simulation tools, and a strong remote collaboration track record. This role offers remote work benefits and flexible hours to accommodate time zones.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering with automotive focus.
Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools (CATIA, Siemens NX, ANSYS, ABAQUS).
Strong understanding of automotive components, materials and manufacturing considerations.
Excellent virtual communication and collaboration skills; ability to work autonomously.
Proven track record delivering complex engineering projects remotely.

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems for automotive applications using CAD tools.
Perform simulations and analyses (structural, thermal, fluid) to validate designs.
Collaborate with global teams via virtual platforms and project tools.
Document design specs, test results and reports meticulously.
Contribute to continuous improvement of product design and manufacturing processes remotely.
Participate in virtual design reviews and provide constructive feedback.