Senior Renewable Energy R&D Engineer — Prototyping & Systems

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Generous annual bonus

Access to research equipment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is looking for a skilled Senior Research Engineer to lead innovation in Renewable Energy Systems at their facility in Pretoria. You will focus on developing advanced energy solutions in solar, wind, or energy storage. This hands-on role requires expertise in research and development, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

A Ph.D. or Master's in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in research and development within the renewable energy sector.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, power electronics, and control systems.
• Experience with laboratory testing and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and development initiatives for new renewable energy technologies.
• Design, build, and test prototypes for solar panels and wind turbines.
• Analyze system performance data to improve efficiency.

Skills

Renewable energy research

Prototyping

System performance analysis

Control strategies

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Job description

Placements24 is looking for a skilled Senior Research Engineer to lead innovation in Renewable Energy Systems at their facility in Pretoria. You will focus on developing advanced energy solutions in solar, wind, or energy storage. This hands-on role requires expertise in research and development, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

A Ph.D. or Master's in a relevant field with 5+ years of experience is required.