Remote Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer – Energy Storage

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Career advancement opportunities

Generous paid time off

Stock options or equity

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to drive design, prototyping, and validation of energy storage system architectures. You will mentor a team of mechanical engineers and own system-level specifications for complex projects in a remote-enabled environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, extensive experience in thermal, structural, and fluid analyses, and strong collaboration with electrical, software, and materials teams to ensure seamless integration across

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years in mechanical engineering focusing on systems design and integration.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Expertise in thermal analysis, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics for energy systems.
• Proficient in CAD software and simulation suites; knowledge of energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to a team of mechanical engineers focused on systems design.
• Oversee lifecycle of mechanical systems from conceptual design to deployment.
• Develop system-level mechanical specifications aligned with project goals and performance metrics.
• Architect robust mechanical solutions for energy storage, including thermal management and power delivery.
• Utilize FEA/CFD tools for design validation and optimization.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and materials engineering teams for system integration.
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for mechanical systems development.
• Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies in mechanical systems engineering.
• Author and review design reports, test plans, and user manuals.

Skills

Systems design

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Project management

Thermal analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer to drive design, prototyping, and validation of energy storage system architectures. You will mentor a team of mechanical engineers and own system-level specifications for complex projects in a remote-enabled environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, extensive experience in thermal, structural, and fluid analyses, and strong collaboration with electrical, software, and materials teams to ensure seamless integration across