Principal Mechanical Engineer, Renewable Energy Product Dev

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation renewable energy systems. This role demands deep engineering expertise and vision to drive product innovations.

You will mentor a team of engineers, oversee simulations, create specifications and BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in mechanical design and product development.
• Experience leading product development cycles from ideation to mass production.
• Proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (NX/SolidWorks; ANSYS/Abaqus).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of novel mechanical systems for renewable energy.
• Perform advanced analyses (thermo, structures, dynamics) to optimize designs.
• Develop specifications, drawings, BOMs, and integrate with electrical/software systems.
• Mentor a team of mechanical engineers and present to management.
• Ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of next-generation renewable energy systems. This role demands deep engineering expertise and vision to drive product innovations.

You will mentor a team of engineers, oversee simulations, create specifications and BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, safety, and cost targets.