Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will perform advanced stress analyses on critical components to ensure integrity, reliability, and safety under demanding conditions.

This role blends on-site design reviews and testing with remote analysis and documentation. You will leverage FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus, COMSOL) and hand calculations, delivering actionable design guidance while adhering to applicable codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on solid mechanics or structural analysis.
• Minimum of 7 years hands-on experience in mechanical stress analysis, preferably in energy or heavy industry.
• Proficiency with leading FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of continuum mechanics, plasticity, creep, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with modal, dynamic, and thermal-stress analysis.
• Ability to perform hand calculations to support and validate FEA results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and reviews.
• Experience in hybrid work model requiring occasional Welkom office presence for collaborative activities.
• Knowledge of ASME, API codes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive stress, strain, and fatigue analysis using FEA on components and structures.
• Validate simulations with hand calculations and experimental data correlation.
• Interpret results and provide design improvement recommendations.
• Develop and maintain analysis methodologies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, materials specialists, and testing teams to define analyses and test plans.
• Document procedures, assumptions, results, and conclusions in technical reports.
• Contribute to design reviews with expert input on structural integrity and materials.

Skills

FEA analysis

Hand calculations

Fatigue analysis

Modal analysis

Dynamic analysis

Thermal analysis

Continuum mechanics

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer to join their team in Welkom, Free State . This hybrid role involves a strategic combination of on-site work for collaborative design reviews and essential testing, and remote work for in-depth analysis and documentation. You will be responsible for performing advanced stress analysis on critical components and systems, ensuring their structural integrity, reliability, and safety under demanding operational conditions. This position requires a deep understanding of mechanical principles, material science, and sophisticated simulation techniques. You will play a vital role in the design validation process, contributing directly to the performance and longevity of our innovative energy solutions. We are looking for a meticulous and analytical engineer who can drive technical excellence and contribute to our mission of advancing sustainable energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive stress, strain, and fatigue analysis on mechanical components and structures using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software.
• Validate simulation results through hand calculations and correlation with experimental test data.
• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to design engineers for design improvements.
• Develop and maintain analysis methodologies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, materials specialists, and testing teams to define analysis requirements and test plans.
• Document analysis procedures, assumptions, results, and conclusions in detailed technical reports.
• Contribute to the technical review of designs and provide expert input on structural integrity and material selection.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in FEA software, numerical methods, and relevant engineering standards.
• Support failure analysis investigations by providing mechanical stress expertise.
• Participate actively in design reviews and contribute to project technical discussions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in solid mechanics or structural analysis.
• A minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in mechanical stress analysis, preferably within the energy or heavy industry sectors.
• Proficiency in industry-leading FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of continuum mechanics, plasticity, creep, fatigue, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with modal analysis, dynamic analysis, and thermal-stress analysis.
• Ability to perform hand calculations to support and validate FEA results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, requiring presence at the Welkom office for specific periods and collaborative activities.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API) is a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and performance bonuses. This hybrid role provides flexibility, allowing for focused work remotely while ensuring essential in-person collaboration at our Welkom facility. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and exposure to challenging, high-impact projects in the renewable energy field. We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment where your contributions are valued. Join our team and help drive the future of sustainable energy through expert mechanical analysis.