Senior Remote Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will spearhead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for automated machinery, conducting analyses and collaborating with cross-functional teams from anywhere in SA.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing and electromechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive mechanical design experience in automation or machinery.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and FEA tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and electromechanical systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex mechanical systems and components using CAD tools.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to ensure performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and specifications.
• Create detailed drawings, BOMs and manufacturing instructions.
• Oversee prototyping and testing, troubleshoot and implement modifications.
• Evaluate new materials and manufacturing processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

FEA

Remote work

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will spearhead the design and development of advanced mechanical systems for automated machinery, conducting analyses and collaborating with cross-functional teams from anywhere in SA.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of progressive mechanical design experience, strong CAD/FEA skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing and electromechanical systems.