Lead Thermal Mechanical Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Fully remote work

Learning budget for conferences and PD

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join a remote-first team, nominally based in Randburg. The role focuses on designing, analyzing, and optimizing thermal management systems for complex products using thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design to ensure reliable performance.

The position requires 8+ years in thermal design with proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, and STAR-CCM+.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
• 8+ years of experience in thermal management system design and analysis.
• Expert proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, fluid dynamics, and material properties.
• Experience with experimental validation of thermal designs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with effective remote communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced thermal management solutions for new and existing products.
• Perform detailed thermal analysis using simulation tools such as CFD and heat transfer modeling.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, electrical engineering, and product management teams to integrate thermal solutions effectively.
• Specify materials, components, and manufacturing processes relevant to thermal performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in the field of thermal engineering.

Skills

Technical leadership

Remote communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

STAR-CCM+

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Lead Thermal Mechanical Engineer to join their specialized, remote-first engineering team, nominally based in Randburg . This senior role is dedicated to the design, analysis, and optimization of thermal management systems for complex products. You will leverage your deep expertise in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design to solve challenging thermal problems and ensure optimal performance and reliability. This is a premier opportunity for a specialist to lead critical thermal design initiatives within a fully remote, innovative, and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced thermal management solutions for new and existing products.
• Perform detailed thermal analysis using simulation tools such as CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and heat transfer modeling.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate thermal performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with mechanical design, electrical engineering, and product management teams to integrate thermal solutions effectively.
• Specify materials, components, and manufacturing processes relevant to thermal performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in the field of thermal engineering.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.
• 8+ years of experience in thermal management system design and analysis.
• Expert proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, fluid dynamics, and material properties.
• Experience with experimental validation of thermal designs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills , with effective remote communication abilities.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and performance-driven bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Fully remote work flexibility, enabling a global work-life balance.
• Generous budget for continuous learning, conferences, and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge products with significant technical challenges.
• A supportive and innovative remote work culture.