Senior Mechanical Engineer — Advanced Materials R&D

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund with employer contribu

Professional growth opportunities

Research publication opportunities

Stock options

Bonuses

Paid vacation and statutory leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its East London team. You will drive mechanical design, testing, and integration of novel material-based systems on-site, collaborating closely with researchers and technicians.

The role emphasizes leadership in design, material science integration, and hands-on experimentation within a multidisciplinary R&D environment in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science is required.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design and advanced materials.
• Strong knowledge of material properties, failure mechanisms and mechanical behavior.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of systems using advanced materials.
• Perform CAD-based design, FEA, fatigue analysis, and simulations.
• Design and oversee material characterization and testing setups.
• Collaborate with scientists to integrate material data into designs.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on projects.

Skills

Material properties

Failure mechanisms

Mechanical behavior

CAD software

FEA

Mechanical testing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join its East London team. You will drive mechanical design, testing, and integration of novel material-based systems on-site, collaborating closely with researchers and technicians.

The role emphasizes leadership in design, material science integration, and hands-on experimentation within a multidisciplinary R&D environment in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.