Senior Renewable Energy Research Engineer — Solar & Wind

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Dynamic work environment

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.