Senior Mechanical Engineer - Renewable Energy (Hybrid)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Stellenbosch location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead mechanical design for renewable energy projects. The role demands expertise in CAD/FEA, thermodynamics, and structural analysis, with collaboration across electrical and control disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and validation, manage timelines, and guide junior engineers while contributing to innovative solutions for solar, wind, and energy storage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of mechanical design/engineering experience.
• Experience in renewable energy systems (solar, wind, energy storage).
• Proficiency in CAD and FEA tools (SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, ANSYS, Abaqus).
• Strong thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of key components and systems for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct stress, thermal, and fatigue analyses using FEA and other tools.
• Develop and refine 3D models, 2D drawings, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with electrical and control engineers for seamless integration.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of designs for performance and reliability.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to meet scope and quality.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners to optimize for cost-effective production.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CATIA

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead mechanical design for renewable energy projects. The role demands expertise in CAD/FEA, thermodynamics, and structural analysis, with collaboration across electrical and control disciplines to ensure seamless system integration.

You will oversee prototyping, testing, and validation, manage timelines, and guide junior engineers while contributing to innovative solutions for solar, wind, and energy storage