Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - Remote Robotics

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Remote-first culture

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to design and integrate advanced robotic mechanical systems from a home office. You will use SolidWorks and CATIA for modeling, perform FEA and dynamic simulations, and ensure tight integration with electrical and software subsystems.

The role requires 7+ years in robotics or automation, strong CAD/FEA skills, and the ability to drive projects independently in a remote environment. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mechanical design and systems engineering with robotics or automation.
• Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and control systems.
• Experience with CAD, FEA, and multi-disciplinary integration.
• Self-directed, capable of remote collaboration and independent project management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex mechanical systems for robotic platforms and automation.
• Model with SolidWorks/CATIA and produce manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Perform FEA and dynamic simulations for motion control analysis.
• Integrate subsystems with electrical and software components.
• Lead prototyping, testing, validation, and documentation in a remote team.

Skills

3D CAD software

FEA

Python

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer to design and integrate advanced robotic mechanical systems from a home office. You will use SolidWorks and CATIA for modeling, perform FEA and dynamic simulations, and ensure tight integration with electrical and software subsystems.

The role requires 7+ years in robotics or automation, strong CAD/FEA skills, and the ability to drive projects independently in a remote environment. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.