Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical aid & retirement fund

Training in thermal engineering

Laboratory & testing facilities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Systems to join our client's team. The role focuses on design, analysis, and testing of thermal management solutions for diverse applications, emphasizing heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to ensure performance and reliability.

You will design thermal management systems such as heat sinks, cooling and ventilation, perform simulations with ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL, and validate solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics principles.
• Experience with experimental testing and data acquisition for thermal performance evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team in Nelspruit.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems, including heat sinks, cooling systems, and ventilation.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulations using FEA/CFD tools to predict performance.
• Select appropriate materials and components for optimal thermal conductivity and durability.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of thermal solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal systems into larger products.
• Document design specifications, test results, and performance reports.

Skills

Thermal design

Thermal analysis

FEA/CFD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Mechanical Engineer focused on Thermal Systems to join their team in Nelspruit . This role requires expertise in the design, analysis, and testing of thermal management solutions for various applications. You will work on projects involving heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of thermal components and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about thermal science to contribute to innovative product development in a dedicated team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems, including heat sinks, cooling systems, and ventilation.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulations using FEA/CFD tools to predict performance.
• Select appropriate materials and components for optimal thermal conductivity and durability.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of thermal solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate thermal systems into larger products.
• Document design specifications, test results, and performance reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics principles.
• Experience with experimental testing and data acquisition for thermal performance evaluation.
• Ability to work effectively within a project team in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for specialized training in thermal engineering.
• State-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities.
• A collaborative environment focused on solving complex thermal challenges.