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Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer - R&D & Innovation

Placements24Name Unverified
South AfricaFull-timeengineering-jobsPosted 8 Nov 2026

Job Description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead R&D efforts in developing next-generation mechanical systems. This fully remote role focuses on innovative design, modeling, and validation, with occasional collaboration with Rustenburg-based teams. You will guide prototyping, run simulations, publish research outputs, and mentor engineers while aligning R&D with market needs and strategic goals. A PhD or Master’s degree is required for this role. J-18808-Ljbffr