Senior Mechanical R&D Engineer - Prototyping & Innovation

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa, seeks an innovative Mechanical Engineer specializing in R&D to join a cutting-edge facility. You will drive ideation, feasibility studies, prototyping and proof-of-concept demonstrations across the full R&D lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design and analysis, with 5+ years in an R&D setting, proficiency in CAD, FEA and CFD, and hands-on rapid prototyping.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a strong R&D focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design and research, preferably in an R&D setting.
• Proficiency in FEA and CFD simulation software for advanced analysis.
• Experience with rapid prototyping techniques (3D printing, CNC machining).
• Strong analytical skills and excellent technical writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design, and develop innovative mechanical solutions for new product development and technology exploration.
• Conduct rigorous research, experimentation, and testing to validate novel concepts and designs.
• Utilise advanced CAD and simulation tools to model, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams, including electrical engineers and material scientists.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, research findings, and intellectual property disclosures.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and research in mechanical engineering.

Tools

CAD software

FEA tools

CFD tools

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, South Africa, seeks an innovative Mechanical Engineer specializing in R&D to join a cutting-edge facility. You will drive ideation, feasibility studies, prototyping and proof-of-concept demonstrations across the full R&D lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical design and analysis, with 5+ years in an R&D setting, proficiency in CAD, FEA and CFD, and hands-on rapid prototyping.