On-Site Mechanical Design Engineer — Renewable Energy (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Vibrant work culture

Professional development and training

Contribution to sustainable energy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an on-site role in Paarl to contribute to renewable energy projects. You will design and optimize mechanical systems for solar, wind, or energy storage applications using CAD tools and perform structural and thermal analyses to ensure reliability.

The role requires a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, hands-on prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring designs from concept to production in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and engineering, preferably in renewable energy (solar, wind).
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Inventor) and simulation tools (FEA).
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles, materials, and failure modes.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for renewable energy applications using CAD software.
• Perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis using FEA and other simulation tools to ensure design integrity.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to optimize for production and cost.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an on-site role in Paarl to contribute to renewable energy projects. You will design and optimize mechanical systems for solar, wind, or energy storage applications using CAD tools and perform structural and thermal analyses to ensure reliability.

The role requires a solid foundation in mechanical engineering, hands-on prototyping, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring designs from concept to production in a fast-paced