Renewable Energy Mechanical Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for renewable energy to join the team on a hybrid basis. You will design, develop, and optimize mechanical components for solar or wind energy projects, use CAD tools such as Inventor or SolidWorks, and run ANSYS simulations with a focus on performance and manufacturability.

Collaborate with electrical engineers and suppliers, support prototypes, testing, and validation to deliver reliable, sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in mechanical design, renewable energy focus.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (Inventor, SolidWorks) and simulation tools (ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize mechanical components and systems for renewable energy applications.
• Utilize CAD software to create detailed designs, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analyses to ensure design integrity and performance.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, project managers, and external suppliers to integrate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform root cause analysis on design failures and implement corrective actions.
• Support prototype development, testing, and validation activities.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein is seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for renewable energy to join the team on a hybrid basis. You will design, develop, and optimize mechanical components for solar or wind energy projects, use CAD tools such as Inventor or SolidWorks, and run ANSYS simulations with a focus on performance and manufacturability.

Collaborate with electrical engineers and suppliers, support prototypes, testing, and validation to deliver reliable, sustainable