Remote Renewable Mechanical Systems Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly capable Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems for renewable energy applications, including solar trackers and wind-turbine components. This fully remote role offers flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.

You will perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses using FEA and CFD, produce 3D models and drawings, and collaborate with remote electrical, control, and software teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in mechanical system design and analysis, renewable energy focus.
• Proficiency in CAD software and advanced simulation tools (FEA/CFD).
• Experience with structural integrity, fatigue analysis, and thermal management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems for renewable energy applications.
• Perform detailed structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis using FEA and CFD tools.
• Create and maintain 3D models, drawings, specs, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with remote teams of electrical, control, and software engineers.
• Support testing, commissioning, and deployment of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

Fatigue analysis

Thermal management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

FEA

CFD

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly capable Mechanical Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems for renewable energy applications, including solar trackers and wind-turbine components. This fully remote role offers flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa.

You will perform structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses using FEA and CFD, produce 3D models and drawings, and collaborate with remote electrical, control, and software teams.