Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer - Remote & Impactful

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Stock options

Professional development budget

Home office allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design mechanical systems for robotic arms, grippers and mobile platforms using SolidWorks/Onshape, and drive integration with electrical and software subsystems.

You will lead mechanical innovation, mentor junior engineers and develop test plans to validate performance. A strong background in GD&T, FEA and rapid prototyping (3D printing) is required, with eligibility to work remotely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, robotics or mechatronics.
• Strong CAD skills with surfacing, complex assemblies and GD&T.
• Experience with mechanical simulations and FEA for dynamic systems.
• Familiarity with actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings and robotics components.
• Understanding of control systems integration with mechanical hardware.
• Remote work capability from South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate mechanical components for robotic applications (arms, grippers, chassis, sensor mounts).
• Use CAD tools (SolidWorks, Onshape) for 3D modeling and detailed drawings.
• Perform mechanical analyses (stress, fatigue, kinematics) with FEA and simulations.
• Select components considering performance, cost and reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical, software and control engineers for integration.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate designs and performance.
• Document designs, BOMs, specs and technical reports.
• Contribute to process improvements in design and manufacturing.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

FEA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Robotics Mechanical Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design mechanical systems for robotic arms, grippers and mobile platforms using SolidWorks/Onshape, and drive integration with electrical and software subsystems.

You will lead mechanical innovation, mentor junior engineers and develop test plans to validate performance. A strong background in GD&T, FEA and rapid prototyping (3D printing) is required, with eligibility to work remotely