Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Remote-first culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer for a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will conduct advanced FEA and CFD simulations to optimize product performance, durability and safety, translating results into actionable design guidance.

Ideal candidates have a PhD or Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace with simulation focus and 8+ years of experience, plus proficiency in ANSYS/Abaqus/STAR-CCM+.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field with specialization in simulation and analysis.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in mechanical simulation using FEA/CFD tools.
• Proven ability to develop, run, and interpret complex simulations with ANSYS/Abaqus/STAR-CCM+.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA and CFD simulations to analyze product behavior (stress, thermal, dynamic, fluid flow).
• Develop and validate complex simulation models with test data correlation.
• Interpret results and provide concise technical reports with design recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Python scripting

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace with simulation focus

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

STAR-CCM+

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global innovator in materials science and engineering solutions, is seeking an accomplished Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer to join their highly skilled team. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to contribute your expertise from anywhere in South Africa. You will be responsible for conducting advanced mechanical simulations, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to analyze and optimize product performance, durability, and safety. This position demands a deep understanding of physical phenomena, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex simulation results into actionable design recommendations. Our client is dedicated to a remote-first working model, ensuring robust support and collaboration tools for their distributed workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to drive engineering innovation and influence product development on a global scale, with the convenience of remote work. Your technical contributions will be vital to projects originating from the Gauteng area and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA and CFD simulations to analyze product behavior under various conditions (stress, thermal, dynamic, fluid flow).
• Develop and validate complex simulation models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with test data.
• Interpret simulation results and provide clear, concise technical reports with actionable recommendations for design improvements.
• Collaborate closely with design engineers, R&D teams, and product managers in a virtual environment.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in simulation technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of simulation workflows and processes.
• Mentor junior simulation engineers and share expertise across the team.
• Participate in virtual design reviews and provide expert analytical insights.
• Identify and mitigate potential design risks through predictive simulation.
• Ensure simulation activities align with project timelines and deliverables.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in simulation and analysis.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in mechanical simulation using FEA and/or CFD tools.
• Extensive hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, STAR-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of mechanics of materials, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and structural dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop, run, and interpret complex simulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superior communication and collaboration skills for effective remote work.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is a plus.
• Must be eligible to work remotely within South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid and retirement contributions, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Fully remote role offering the significant advantage of being fully remote, providing unparalleled flexibility.
• Strong remote team culture with regular virtual engagement and support.
• Opportunity to leverage your advanced simulation expertise to impact global engineering challenges from your home base, impacting projects associated with the Gauteng region and beyond.

Join our client and lead the future of virtual engineering.