Senior Renewable Energy Research Engineer — Solar & Wind

Placements24

LegKraal Gate

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Senior Research Engineer to lead renewable energy projects, focusing on solar, wind, and storage solutions. You’ll design, prototype, and test next-generation energy technologies within a forward-thinking team.

Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in engineering and 6+ years in renewable energy R&D, with strong simulation and testing skills and leadership experience. Join us to advance sustainable energy initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or PhD in a related engineering field.
  • Minimum 6 years of R&D experience in renewables.
  • Proven expertise in solar, wind or energy storage technologies.
  • Strong design, simulation (e.g., ANSYS, MATLAB) and experimental testing.
  • Leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D of innovative renewable energy technologies focusing on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Design, build, and test prototypes for solar, wind and storage solutions.
  • Conduct performance analysis and simulations to optimize energy capture and conversion.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to meet milestones.
  • Stay abreast of renewable energy advancements and identify opportunities for innovation in Mahikeng.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
Problem-solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AN SSYS
MATLAB

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a Senior Research Engineer to lead renewable energy projects, focusing on solar, wind, and storage solutions. You’ll design, prototype, and test next-generation energy technologies within a forward-thinking team.

Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in engineering and 6+ years in renewable energy R&D, with strong simulation and testing skills and leadership experience. Join us to advance sustainable energy initiatives.

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