Renewable Mechanical Development Engineer (Contract)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 3,900 - 7,300; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Mechanical Development Engineer to lead research, development and testing of innovative mechanical systems for renewable energy applications.

The role involves taking concepts from the lab to functional prototypes, CAD design, analysis, test planning and collaboration with partners. This contract position offers a competitive daily rate and flexibility for an independent engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years in mechanical design, development, and testing.
• Experience with CAD and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D activities for mechanical components and systems for renewable energy applications.
• Design and prototype mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses to validate performance.
• Develop and execute test plans for new designs and modifications, document results and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to advance technology development.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development and testing phases.
• Analyze data from experiments and simulations to inform design improvements.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and progress.
• Contribute to intellectual property generation through novel design concepts.

Skills

Mechanical design

Testing & validation

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Mechanical Development Engineer to lead research, development and testing of innovative mechanical systems for renewable energy applications.

The role involves taking concepts from the lab to functional prototypes, CAD design, analysis, test planning and collaboration with partners. This contract position offers a competitive daily rate and flexibility for an independent engineer.