Lead mechanical design for wind turbine drivetrains and solar tracking systems within a fully remote South African engineering team. Apply advanced analysis to complex energy systems.

As Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will deliver renewable energy designs from initial concepts through detailed engineering. The position requires experience leading projects, mentoring engineers, and using 3D CAD and FEA tools. Collaboration with electrical, controls, and manufacturing engineers supports integrated system functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop components for wind turbine and solar technologies
- Conduct advanced structural, thermal, and fatigue analysis
- Collaborate across electrical, controls, and manufacturing disciplines




- Mentor junior mechanical engineers on design projects
- Participate in technical reviews and design decisions

Requirements:

- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Eight or more years designing mechanical systems
- Proven design leadership and engineering mentorship experience
- Expertise in three-dimensional CAD and FEA tools
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for work from home

Bring mechanical design leadership, renewable energy knowledge, and analytical expertise to wind and solar system development.

📌 Wind Turbine Solar Systems Design Lead (Kimberley)
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📍 Kimberley