Remote Senior Mechatronics Engineer – Smart Automation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,001,000 - 3,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Professional development allowances

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer for a fully remote role focused on electromechanical system design and integration. You will work with a global team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions from anywhere, while supporting Polokwane, Limpopo operations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechatronics or related field and 7+ years of experience, with expertise in CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and embedded C/C++ or Python.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in mechatronics design and development.
• Proven experience integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, SolidWorks).
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate mechatronic systems including mechanical components, actuators, sensors, and control electronics.
• Develop and implement control algorithms and embedded software for mechatronic systems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to define system architecture and specs.
• Conduct system-level simulations and testing to validate performance.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex mechatronic systems.
• Document system requirements, design specifications, and test procedures.
• Stay current with robotics and embedded tech advances.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers in the team.
• Manage remote project tasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Mechatronics design

Embedded systems

CAD

MATLAB/Simulink

SolidWorks

C/C++

Python

System integration

Sensors & actuators

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechatronics or related field

Tools

No specific tools listed

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechatronics Engineer for a fully remote role focused on electromechanical system design and integration. You will work with a global team across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions from anywhere, while supporting Polokwane, Limpopo operations.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechatronics or related field and 7+ years of experience, with expertise in CAD, MATLAB/Simulink, and embedded C/C++ or Python.