Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer - Systems Integration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Global projects

Access to advanced tools

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Systems Integration to support advanced development, with a connection to Queenstown. This fully remote role oversees the integration of complex mechanical systems into larger platforms, ensuring performance, reliability, and interface requirements.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in systems integration, and proven experience with electromechanical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a focus on systems integration.
• Proven experience with complex electromechanical systems and mechatronics.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and familiarity with system modeling approaches.
• Strong understanding of PLM and configuration control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical integration strategy for complex systems and ensure performance across subsystems.
• Develop and refine ICDs for mechanical systems and components.
• Review mechanical designs to identify integration challenges and risks.
• Collaborate with remote teams (electrical, software, systems) to resolve issues.
• Oversee test plans and procedures for system integration validation.
• Provide guidance on manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability in a remote context.

Skills

Systems integration

Mechatronics

Remote leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

System modeling

PLM

Configuration control

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Systems Integration to support their advanced development initiatives, with a connection to Queenstown . This is a fully remote position focused on overseeing the seamless integration of complex mechanical systems into larger platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring all mechanical aspects meet performance, reliability, and interface requirements. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of mechatronics, complex assemblies, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical integration strategy for complex systems, ensuring compatibility and performance across subsystems.
• Develop and refine interface control documents (ICDs) for mechanical systems and components.
• Conduct thorough reviews of mechanical designs to identify potential integration challenges and risks.
• Collaborate closely with remote teams, including electrical, software, and systems engineers, to resolve integration issues.
• Oversee the development of test plans and procedures for system integration validation.
• Provide expert technical guidance on mechanical design for manufacturability, assembly, and serviceability in a remote context .

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on systems integration .
• Proven experience with complex electromechanical systems and mechatronics.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and familiarity with system modeling approaches.
• Excellent understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration control.
• Exceptional remote communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• A top-tier salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects with global impact.
• Access to advanced tools and resources for remote engineering.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional autonomy.