Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Continuous learning

Challenging projects in renewable

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Stress Engineer for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will perform advanced stress analysis on critical components, validate results, and collaborate with design engineers to enhance structural integrity and safety in renewable energy systems.

The role requires 7+ years in mechanical stress analysis, a master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering, and proficiency in major FEA tools. Occasional on-site collaboration and reporting duties are involved.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with solid mechanics or structural analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive stress, strain, and fatigue analysis using FEA.
• Validate results with hand calculations and test data.
• Interpret results and advise design engineers on improvements.
• Develop analysis methodologies and guidelines.
• Document procedures and results in technical reports.
• Stay current with FEA software and industry standards.

Skills

Stress analysis

Hand calculations

Clear communication

Project collaboration

Written communication

Education

Master’s or PhD 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

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Performance bonuses
• Flexibility for focused remote work
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous learning
• Exposure to challenging, high-impact projects in the renewable energy field
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

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.