Principal Mechanical Stress Analyst - FEA & Fatigue Leader

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical coverage

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an exceptionally experienced Principal Mechanical Stress Analyst to join our high‑performance engineering team in Welkom, Free State. The role demands deep expertise in structural mechanics and advanced simulation techniques to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical mechanical components and systems.

You will conduct complex stress, strain, and fatigue analyses, interpret results, and communicate findings to design teams and management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with solid mechanics specialization.
• Minimum 12 years of dedicated experience in mechanical stress analysis.
• Expert proficiency in Abaqus, ANSYS Mechanical, and NASTRAN.
• Strong foundations in mechanics of materials, elasticity, plasticity, and fatigue.
• Experience with advanced material modeling and failure criteria.
• Desirable: experience in heavy earthmoving equipment or mining industries.
• PE (Pr. Eng.) registration is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced stress, strain, fatigue, and fracture mechanics analysis using FEA software.
• Develop and validate analytical models for complex mechanical structures and components.
• Interpret simulation results, identify potential failure modes, and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with design engineers to refine concepts and ensure structural integrity.
• Define material properties and boundary conditions for accurate simulation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and present findings to teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to internal best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Stress analysis

Fatigue analysis

Fracture mechanics

Materials mechanics

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS Mechanical

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an exceptionally experienced Principal Mechanical Stress Analyst to join our high‑performance engineering team in Welkom, Free State. The role demands deep expertise in structural mechanics and advanced simulation techniques to ensure the integrity and reliability of critical mechanical components and systems.

You will conduct complex stress, strain, and fatigue analyses, interpret results, and communicate findings to design teams and management.