Renewable Energy Mechanical Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Modern facilities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer for a renewable energy client in Klerksdorp, SA. The role blends on-site and remote work, focusing on the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical subsystems for wind and solar technologies.

You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, use CAD and FEA tools, and contribute to reliable, efficient systems. The position offers a hybrid work model with strong growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 3-6 years of mechanical design and systems engineering experience.
• Experience with renewable energy systems (wind, solar) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize mechanical subsystems for renewable energy technologies.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, specs for manufacturing.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses for reliability.
• Collaborate with electrical and control teams to integrate systems.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development, manufacturing, or field deployment.
• Improve existing designs for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate new materials and manufacturing processes for renewables.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

Mechanical Design

Systems Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Finite Element Analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer for a renewable energy client in Klerksdorp, SA. The role blends on-site and remote work, focusing on the design, analysis, and integration of mechanical subsystems for wind and solar technologies.

You will collaborate with electrical and software teams, use CAD and FEA tools, and contribute to reliable, efficient systems. The position offers a hybrid work model with strong growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding sector.