Remote Senior Mechanical Systems Design Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive compensation package

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and validation of complex mechanical systems. You will drive conceptualization through implementation, leveraging advanced CAD tools and simulation to ensure robust, integrated solutions in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mechanical design, strong system integration background, and proven ability to work autonomously with remote teams across regions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical systems design and engineering.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and simulation tools.
• Proven experience in system-level design, integration, and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex mechanical systems with subsystem integration.
• Use CAD, FEA/CFD to model, analyze, and optimize performance.
• Create detailed design docs including schematics and drawings.
• Collaborate with remote PMs, electrical engineers, and software teams to define interfaces.
• Oversee prototyping and testing to ensure performance and safety.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

System integration

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA

CFD

3D CAD software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Remote Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and validation of complex mechanical systems. You will drive conceptualization through implementation, leveraging advanced CAD tools and simulation to ensure robust, integrated solutions in a fully remote setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in mechanical design, strong system integration background, and proven ability to work autonomously with remote teams across regions.