Remote Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead R&D initiatives in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations in Polokwane. You will conceptualize, design, and prototype next-generation mechanical systems, exploring new materials and manufacturing techniques while collaborating with a global team.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of related experience, and expertise in CAD/CAE, rapid prototyping, and experimental design.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in R&D focusing on mechanical design and new technology.
• Expertise in advanced mechanical analysis and rapid prototyping.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAE software and data analysis tools.
• Remote work ability and independent project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D of new mechanical technologies from ideation to prototype validation.
• Conduct theoretical and experimental investigations into novel designs and materials.
• Create specifications and analyses using CAD/CAE to assess feasibility.
• Fabricate prototypes, perform testing, and drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Document findings and IP disclosures for stakeholders.

Skills

R&D leadership

Problem solving

CAD/CAE

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead R&D initiatives in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations in Polokwane. You will conceptualize, design, and prototype next-generation mechanical systems, exploring new materials and manufacturing techniques while collaborating with a global team.

The role requires a PhD or Master’s in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of related experience, and expertise in CAD/CAE, rapid prototyping, and experimental design.