Senior Mechanical Engineer, Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead design and development of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, and storage projects. You will design 3D CAD models, perform analyses, and collaborate with electrical/control teams.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD, plus FEA/CFD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and energy systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and simulation tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD; FEA/CFD).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and development of renewable energy systems.
• Create detailed CAD models and BOMs.
• Perform stress, thermal, and CFD analyses.
• Collaborate with electrical and control engineers.
• Develop testing protocols and validate prototypes.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

3D CAD

FEA/CFD

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Materials science

Renewable energy

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead design and development of renewable energy systems including solar, wind, and storage projects. You will design 3D CAD models, perform analyses, and collaborate with electrical/control teams.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in SolidWorks, Inventor or AutoCAD, plus FEA/CFD.