On-Site Thermal Systems Engineer: Heat Transfer & CFD

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Medical and retirement benefits

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a specialized Thermal Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and test thermal management solutions for advanced industrial applications. The role is on-site and involves hands-on development to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.

The candidate should have a strong background in heat transfer, CFD, and materials selection, with proven experience in lab testing and bringing thermal designs to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on thermodynamics.
• 5+ years in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL and CAD tools.
• Hands-on testing with lab equipment and data acquisition.
• Strong understanding of heat exchangers and phase-change materials.
• On-site work capability in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems for industrial applications.
• Perform heat transfer analysis and CFD simulations to predict performance.
• Specify materials and components prioritizing efficiency, durability, cost.
• Conduct experimental testing and validate prototypes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for seamless integration.

Skills

Thermal system design

CFD analysis

Heat transfer

Materials selection

On-site testing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

CAD tools

Data acquisition

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a specialized Thermal Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and test thermal management solutions for advanced industrial applications. The role is on-site and involves hands-on development to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.

The candidate should have a strong background in heat transfer, CFD, and materials selection, with proven experience in lab testing and bringing thermal designs to production.