Hybrid Thermal Mechanical Engineer - CFD & Heat Management

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a skilled Thermal Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems. You will ensure optimal operating temperatures, manage heat dissipation, and improve thermal performance of mechanical components and systems.

This role operates in a hybrid work model within the Benoni area. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal focus and 3–5 years of experience, proficient in CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on thermal sciences.
• 3–5 years of experience in thermal analysis and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in CFD software and thermal analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze thermal management solutions for mechanical systems.
• Use CFD and thermal analysis tools to simulate heat transfer.
• Develop test plans and conduct thermal performance testing of prototypes.
• Specify materials and components for effective heat dissipation and thermal control.
• Collaborate with design engineers to integrate thermal solutions into product design.
• Prepare technical reports documenting analysis, test results, and design recommendations.

Skills

CFD tools

Heat transfer

Thermal modeling

Data acquisition

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a skilled Thermal Mechanical Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems. You will ensure optimal operating temperatures, manage heat dissipation, and improve thermal performance of mechanical components and systems.

This role operates in a hybrid work model within the Benoni area. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal focus and 3–5 years of experience, proficient in CFD tools such as ANSYS Fluent