Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Professional development budget

Equity participation

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development of large-scale renewable energy systems. You will drive performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness of our products.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with international R&D teams, and ensure designs meet international standards while pursuing innovative, practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 12+ years in mechanical design of complex systems.
• Expert in renewable energy design (solar/wind).
• Proficient in CAD and FEA/CFD analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of large-scale renewable energy systems and components.
• Develop innovative concepts using CAD and simulation (SolidWorks, Inventor; FEA/CFD).
• Perform structural, thermal and dynamic analyses under demanding environments.
• Create detailed drawings, specifications and BOMs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Pr. Eng registration

Hybrid collaboration

Advanced CAD

FEM/CFD analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design and development of large-scale renewable energy systems. You will drive performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness of our products.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with international R&D teams, and ensure designs meet international standards while pursuing innovative, practical solutions.