Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Remote, Automation

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, analyze, and optimize industrial machinery and automated systems, advancing manufacturing efficiency for diverse clients.

You will perform FEA/thermal analyses, create detailed drawings and BOMs, and collaborate with electrical, software and fabrication teams. Remote collaboration, strong problem-solving, and self-management are essential; ECSA registration is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design for industrial machinery, automation, or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, CATIA) and FEA tools (ANSYS, ABAQUS).
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials science, and mechanisms design.
• Experience with robotics, automated assembly lines, or material handling systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; remote-work readiness; ECSA registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete systems for industrial machinery.
• Perform stress, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analyses using FEA to ensure design integrity.
• Create manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation per industry standards.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams to integrate mechanical designs.
• Develop and execute testing procedures for prototypes and production units; implement design modifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

3D CAD tools

FEA simulation

Electromechanical systems

Remote collaboration

ECSA registration eligibility

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

Inventor

CATIA

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, analyze, and optimize industrial machinery and automated systems, advancing manufacturing efficiency for diverse clients.

You will perform FEA/thermal analyses, create detailed drawings and BOMs, and collaborate with electrical, software and fabrication teams. Remote collaboration, strong problem-solving, and self-management are essential; ECSA registration is preferred.