Remote Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer FEA Expert

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Contract role with flexible projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Structural Mechanical Engineer to contribute from anywhere in South Africa in a contract capacity. You will perform advanced structural and stress analyses using FEA tools, design robust mechanical structures, and specify materials for high-tech manufacturing environments.

This role emphasizes independent, remote collaboration and detailed technical documentation. You will collaborate with a world-class team, manage timelines, and stay current with codes and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Structural Mechanics or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural mechanical design and analysis.
• Experience with FEA software ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced structural and stress analysis on mechanical components and systems using FEA software.
• Design and validate mechanical structures and frames to withstand extreme loads, vibrations, and environmental conditions.
• Select appropriate materials based on strength, stiffness, durability, and manufacturing constraints.
• Develop detailed design specifications, drawings, and technical documentation for structural components.
• Collaborate with a remote team of engineers, designers, and project managers to integrate structural designs into larger systems.
• Perform dynamic analysis, including modal and harmonic response, to understand system behavior under various operating conditions.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate structural integrity and performance through physical testing where necessary.
• Identify potential failure modes and implement design modifications to enhance reliability and safety.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in structural mechanics, materials engineering, and simulation technologies.

Education

Master's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Structural Mechanics

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Structural Mechanical Engineer to contribute from anywhere in South Africa in a contract capacity. You will perform advanced structural and stress analyses using FEA tools, design robust mechanical structures, and specify materials for high-tech manufacturing environments.

This role emphasizes independent, remote collaboration and detailed technical documentation. You will collaborate with a world-class team, manage timelines, and stay current with codes and