Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer – Renewable Energy

Placements24; George; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical aid & provident fund

Home office stipend

Professional development

Company laptop

Access to software tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer to join a global leader in renewable energy solutions. You will design, analyze, and optimize complex mechanical systems for innovative product lines while collaborating with dispersed teams across South Africa.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and systems engineering, and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (Inventor, NX, ANSYS, COMSOL).

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of mechanical design and systems engineering experience.
• Proficient with 3D CAD and simulation tools (Inventor, NX, ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Experience with remote work and strong communication.
• Renewable energy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems meeting performance and reliability targets.
• Perform stress, thermal, and vibration analyses using simulation tools.
• Create technical documentation: schematics, drawings, assembly procedures.
• Collaborate with electrical, software, and project teams remotely.
• Support product development from concept to production, including testing.
• Drive continuous improvement for existing products and processes.
• Stay updated on latest tech and industry best practices.
• Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders via digital tools.

Skills

3D CAD

Simulation

Mechanical design

Kinematics & Dynamics

Remote work

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Siemens NX

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Systems Engineer to join a global leader in renewable energy solutions. You will design, analyze, and optimize complex mechanical systems for innovative product lines while collaborating with dispersed teams across South Africa.

The role requires a Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 6+ years of experience in mechanical design and systems engineering, and proficiency with CAD and simulation tools (Inventor, NX, ANSYS, COMSOL).