Remote FEA & CFD Simulation Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private health insurance

Home office setup allowance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Simulation Engineer to advance mechanical design via high‑level FEA/CFD and multi‑physics analyses. You will build and validate models, interpret results, and collaborate with dispersed teams to drive optimized product performance.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant field, 5+ years in mechanical simulation, and proficiency with major simulation packages. Remote work within South Africa is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with simulation focus.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical simulation/FEA.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA, CFD, and multi-physics simulations for components and systems.
• Develop and validate simulation models from design requirements and test data.
• Interpret results and provide actionable design recommendations.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Multi-physics

Python scripting

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

COMSOL

NASTRAN

APDL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Mechanical Simulation Engineer to advance mechanical design via high‑level FEA/CFD and multi‑physics analyses. You will build and validate models, interpret results, and collaborate with dispersed teams to drive optimized product performance.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant field, 5+ years in mechanical simulation, and proficiency with major simulation packages. Remote work within South Africa is offered with comprehensive benefits.