Sr Mechanical Design Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health coverage

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on next‑gen robotics hardware and automation systems. You will own end‑to‑end mechanical design, from concept to prototyping, in a flexible remote environment that supports collaboration across distributed teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in robotics or complex electromechanical systems, with strong CAD and simulation skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in mechanical design, preferably for robotics or automation.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and simulation tools (FEA/CFD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of robotic components, manipulators, and automation systems.
• Translate requirements into detailed designs, specs, drawings using CAD tools (SolidWorks/Onshape).
• Perform mechanical simulations (stress, thermal, dynamic) to optimize performance.
• Oversee fabrication, assembly, testing of prototypes and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with EEs, software, and systems engineers in a remote setting for integration.
• Contribute to material selection, manufacturing processes, and cost optimization.
• Document designs with BOMs, assembly instructions, and rationale for remote access.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Robotics & automation expertise

3D CAD proficiency

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on next‑gen robotics hardware and automation systems. You will own end‑to‑end mechanical design, from concept to prototyping, in a flexible remote environment that supports collaboration across distributed teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years of experience in robotics or complex electromechanical systems, with strong CAD and simulation skills.