Senior Thermal Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer to lead thermal design and analysis for advanced products. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid model, and focuses on delivering efficient thermal management in demanding conditions.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (Thermo/Heat Transfer), 7+ years of experience, and strong CFD/thermal analysis skills for integration and testing across mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermodynamics or Heat Transfer.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in thermal engineering and mechanical design.
• Proficiency with CFD and thermal analysis software.
• Experience with component selection, system integration, and testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize thermal management systems for mechanical components and equipment, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct detailed thermal and fluid dynamic analyses using specialized software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL) to predict and improve performance.
• Develop thermal models and simulations to assess heat transfer rates, temperature distributions, and airflow patterns under various operating conditions.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical design engineers to integrate thermal solutions seamlessly into product designs.
• Specify materials, components, and manufacturing processes required for thermal systems.
• Develop and execute test plans for thermal performance validation, interpret test data, and implement design improvements based on findings.
• Troubleshoot thermal-related issues in prototypes and production units, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in thermal management and renewable energy systems.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

CFD software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermo/Heat Transfer)

Tools

CFD software

Thermal analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom, Free State, seeks a Senior Thermal Mechanical Engineer to lead thermal design and analysis for advanced products. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid model, and focuses on delivering efficient thermal management in demanding conditions.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (Thermo/Heat Transfer), 7+ years of experience, and strong CFD/thermal analysis skills for integration and testing across mechanical systems.