Fully Remote Thermal Systems Engineer — Flexible Hours

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work opportunity

Flexible hours

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development support

Opportunity to work on Upington-region

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join a globally distributed team, focusing on thermal analysis and design of mechanical systems to ensure optimal heat transfer for Upington region projects.

The role emphasizes independent work and strong simulation expertise (ANYS Fluent, COMSOL) in a fully remote setting, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermal sciences.
• 4+ years of experience in thermal analysis and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software such as ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed thermal analysis and simulations for mechanical components and systems using specialized software.
• Design and optimize thermal management solutions, including heat sinks, cooling systems, and insulation.
• Develop thermal models and predict system performance under various operating conditions.
• Collaborate remotely with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions into product designs.
• Analyze test data and propose design modifications to improve thermal performance and reliability.
• Stay updated on advancements in thermodynamics, heat transfer technologies, and simulation techniques.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (thermal focus)

Tools

ANYS Fluent

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join a globally distributed team, focusing on thermal analysis and design of mechanical systems to ensure optimal heat transfer for Upington region projects.

The role emphasizes independent work and strong simulation expertise (ANYS Fluent, COMSOL) in a fully remote setting, with competitive compensation and benefits.