Remote Mechanical Engineer - Renewable Energy Design

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Virtual team-building

Online training

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading global technology firm to hire a Remote Mechanical Engineer in South Africa. The role will design and optimize mechanical systems for next-generation renewable energy devices, using CAD for detailed models and assemblies, and performing FEA/thermal simulations.

You will collaborate with a distributed team, support prototyping and testing, and contribute to design reviews and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional mechanical design and development experience.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor) and simulation tools (ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Experience with renewable energy technologies is a significant advantage.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for renewable energy products, focusing on efficiency, durability, and manufacturability.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Conduct thorough engineering analysis, including FEA and thermal simulations, to validate design performance and identify potential failure modes.
• Collaborate effectively with a remote team of engineers and product managers through virtual communication tools.
• Support the prototyping and testing phases, analyzing results and implementing design improvements.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations for design reviews and project updates.
• Research and recommend appropriate materials and manufacturing processes for cost-effective production.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes and product performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Remote collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading global technology firm to hire a Remote Mechanical Engineer in South Africa. The role will design and optimize mechanical systems for next-generation renewable energy devices, using CAD for detailed models and assemblies, and performing FEA/thermal simulations.

You will collaborate with a distributed team, support prototyping and testing, and contribute to design reviews and documentation.