Principal Mechanical Engineer - Remote, Renewable Energy

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health insurance

Generous vacation

Professional development

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role to lead design and development of advanced mechanical systems in renewable energy technologies. This senior position requires strong technical vision and ability to guide cross-functional teams across continents.

You will mentor engineers, perform advanced analyses, define architecture and system requirements, and ensure robust, reliable performance of high‑performance energy components.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of design, analysis, and product development in mechanical systems.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects.
• Expertise in CAD and FEA software.
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and materials science knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptualization, design, and development of complex mechanical systems for energy technologies.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers within the mechanical team.
• Conduct advanced analyses (stress, thermal, vibration, fatigue) for robustness.
• Define architecture and system requirements aligned with project goals.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and product management to drive development.
• Oversee validation and testing to meet performance targets.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies to enhance design capabilities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Mentoring engineers

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD or MS in Mech Eng

Tools

SolidWorks/NX

ANSYS/Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer for a fully remote role to lead design and development of advanced mechanical systems in renewable energy technologies. This senior position requires strong technical vision and ability to guide cross-functional teams across continents.

You will mentor engineers, perform advanced analyses, define architecture and system requirements, and ensure robust, reliable performance of high‑performance energy components.