Remote Mechanical Design Engineer — Renewable Energy

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join our virtual engineering team. The role focuses on designing mechanical components for renewable energy projects, performing structural, thermal, and CFD analyses, and documenting designs from anywhere in South Africa.

You will collaborate with international teams, develop CAD models and drawings, and ensure compliance with industry standards while contributing to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and systems for renewable energy applications using CAD software.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and fluid simulations to validate designs.
• Prepare 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and design documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Support design reviews and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Design Engineer to join our virtual engineering team. The role focuses on designing mechanical components for renewable energy projects, performing structural, thermal, and CFD analyses, and documenting designs from anywhere in South Africa.

You will collaborate with international teams, develop CAD models and drawings, and ensure compliance with industry standards while contributing to innovative energy solutions.