Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote Automation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 2,030,000 - 2,707,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Home office stipend

Generous PTO

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency while working from a home office.

You will lead design activities, perform advanced analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation manufacturing solutions for global operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in mechanical design for automated machinery.
• Expert proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor and CATIA; FEA/CFD experience.
• Strong understanding of machine dynamics, control systems integration, materials science.
• Experience designing complex mechanisms, robotics, or production tooling.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and remote collaboration.
• Knowledge of DFM and DFA principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly complex mechanical systems, automated machinery, and manufacturing equipment using advanced CAD software.
• Conduct stress, thermal, vibration, and kinematic analyses to validate and optimize designs.
• Create comprehensive drawings, assembly documentation, and BOMs.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation; troubleshoot design issues.
• Research and implement new materials and manufacturing techniques to enhance performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Maintain thorough and organized design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Robotics

DFM/ DFA

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed engineering team. You will conceptualize, design, and develop state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring performance, reliability, and efficiency while working from a home office.

You will lead design activities, perform advanced analyses, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation manufacturing solutions for global operations.