Renewable Energy Mechanical Engineer | Hybrid Work & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Paid time off

Cutting-edge tech

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a forward-thinking Mechanical Engineer to join a team focused on renewable energy solutions. You will design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems for solar, wind, or other sustainable projects, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and site teams, prepare specifications and installation guides, and support procurement and manufacturing while upholding design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience designing mechanical systems, preferably in renewable energy.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and simulation software (ANSYS/SolidWorks).
• Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science.
• Ability to work in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems for renewable energy applications.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, project managers, and site engineers to integrate systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, specifications, and installation guides.
• Support procurement and manufacturing while ensuring design standards and quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a forward-thinking Mechanical Engineer to join a team focused on renewable energy solutions. You will design, analyze, and optimize mechanical systems for solar, wind, or other sustainable projects, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

You will collaborate with electrical engineers and site teams, prepare specifications and installation guides, and support procurement and manufacturing while upholding design standards.