Mechanical Design Engineer, Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to renewable energy projects in a hybrid role, with Polokwane office collaboration. You will design mechanical systems for solar, wind, or energy storage, and engage in prototyping and testing to ensure robust performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mechanical design, strong CAD/CAE skills, and an interest in sustainable technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design for energy systems.
• Proficient with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD).
• Experience with FEA/CFD simulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork for hybrid work.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components for renewable energy tech.
• Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and thermal simulations.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and project managers.
• Oversee prototyping and testing of designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety.
• Source materials and components for assemblies.
• Prepare BOMs, specs, and test reports.
• Stay updated on renewable energy design practices.
• Contribute to project planning in a hybrid setup.

Skills

CAD software

FEA/CFD

Materials science

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to renewable energy projects in a hybrid role, with Polokwane office collaboration. You will design mechanical systems for solar, wind, or energy storage, and engage in prototyping and testing to ensure robust performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in mechanical design, strong CAD/CAE skills, and an interest in sustainable technologies.