Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer - FEA & Design

Placements24; The Islands (MS); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Medical & retirement benefits

Access to advanced simulation tools

Career growth opportunities

Paarl region infrastructure projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer to oversee structural integrity and mechanical performance for complex systems and infrastructure. You will analyze, design and validate components, ensuring safety under varied load conditions.

The role emphasizes detailed analysis, rigorous design validation, and collaboration with teams delivering critical infrastructure projects in a stable industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Civil or Structural with mechanical focus.
• At least 6 years' experience in structural analysis and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in FEA software (Abaqus/ANSYS/Cosmos) and mechanics of materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of components, assemblies, and systems.
• Conduct stress, strain, and deformation analyses for static and dynamic loads.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and construction teams to ensure feasible designs.
• Investigate failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards and safety regs.

Skills

Structural analysis

Mechanical design

FEA knowledge

Materials mechanics

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Civil-Structural with mechanical focus

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Cosmos

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, seeks a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer to oversee structural integrity and mechanical performance for complex systems and infrastructure. You will analyze, design and validate components, ensuring safety under varied load conditions.

The role emphasizes detailed analysis, rigorous design validation, and collaboration with teams delivering critical infrastructure projects in a stable industrial environment.