Job title: Mechanical Engineer – Nigeria
Company: METODA DOO
Job description: Job Ad & Profile DescriptionPosition : Mechanical Engineer – NigeriaWe are currently seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, tasked with the design and development of innovative solar panel mounting systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Structural Design & Engineering:
- Design and engineer robust structures for solar panel systems, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Create adaptable designs that can be easily deployed and withstand environmental challenges.
- Optimize structures for weight efficiency without compromising on strength and stability.
Transport & Deployment Optimization:
- Engineer systems for maximum transport efficiency and minimal risk of damage during transit.
- Incorporate advanced shock absorption and vibration mitigation technologies.
- Design and test cable management systems to streamline installation and maintenance.
Aerodynamics & Load Analysis:
- Perform detailed aerodynamic simulations to minimize wind resistance and optimize structural performance
Why Join Us?
- 100% remote flexible work hours
- Contract
- Work on cutting-edge, rapidly deployable solar technologies.
- Be part of a team focused on sustainable and efficient energy solutions.
- Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.
- Collaborate with industry experts and engineers on innovative projects.
Required profile for job ad : Mechanical Engineer – NigeriaQualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in structural design, preferably in solar energy systems, transportable structures, or heavy machinery.
- Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for simulating mechanical behavior under complex loading conditions.
- Extensive experience with advanced aerodynamic optimization techniques, particularly in relation to wind load and efficiency of structures.
- Advanced proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, or similar) for 3D modeling and detailed structural design of metallic systems.
- Hands-on experience with material fatigue analysis, including the use of dynamic and static loading criteria for fatigue life predictions.
- In-depth understanding of stress analysis, failure modes, and fatigue crack propagation in structural components.
- Expertise in the design of high-strength materials and their integration into solar mounting systems (e.g., galvanized steel, aluminum alloys, composite materials).
- Proven track record in system integration, particularly with solar panel mounting systems, ensuring seamless mechanical and electrical coordination.
- Experience with vibration testing, shock isolation, and seismic stability analysis.
- Strong proficiency in load-bearing calculations, including seismic loads, snow load, and wind load considerations.
- Proficiency in using simulation software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar for advanced modeling and optimization.
- Experience in design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA), especially in high-volume manufacturing settings.
- Knowledge of international standards (e.g., IEC 61215, ISO 9001, ASCE 7) and local regulations related to structural engineering and renewable energy systems.
- Ability to propose innovative and cost-effective solutions, balancing performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Job criteria for job ad : Mechanical Engineer – Nigeria
- Job category : Production, maintenance, quality
- Industries : Engineering, development studies
- Employment type : Permanent contract – Temporary work – Freelance – Part-time work
- Region : International
- City : Nigeria
- Remote work : Yes
- Experience level : 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- ABAQUS
- AUTOCAD
- Solar Energy
- ANSYS
- Industry
- Aerodynamics
- Energy
- Assembly
- Maintenance
- Composite Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Quality
- Production
- Manufacturing
- Fluid
- Mounting
- Design for Assembly
- Mechanical Behavior
- Aluminum
- SOLIDWORKS
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Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:04:02 GMT