Mechanical Analysis Specialist - FEA/CFD (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Hybrid schedule

Medical aid

Training courses

Safety impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in analysis to join a hybrid team. You will validate concepts, assess structural integrity, and contribute to product safety through advanced simulations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, collaboration with design and testing teams, and delivering clear results that drive design decisions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of experience performing mechanical analysis using FEA/CFD tools.
• Experience with material properties and failure modes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on mechanical components to assess strength, fatigue life, and thermal performance.
• Conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to analyze fluid flow and heat transfer.
• Develop and validate simulation models aligned with real operating conditions.
• Interpret results and provide actionable recommendations to design teams.
• Collaborate with testing to correlate simulations with measurements.
• Stay updated with latest simulation software and methods.

Skills

FEA/CFD analysis

Analytical problem solving

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in analysis to join a hybrid team. You will validate concepts, assess structural integrity, and contribute to product safety through advanced simulations.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, collaboration with design and testing teams, and delivering clear results that drive design decisions in a hybrid work environment.