Remote Mechanical Engineer - Simulation & Analysis

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,440,000 - 2,241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Professional development

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in Simulation and Analysis to join a distributed engineering team. This role focuses on leveraging computational tools to predict and optimize performance of new designs before prototyping, working remotely with global R&D teams.

You'll perform advanced FEA and CFD, develop and validate models, and communicate insights to drive design decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on simulation.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in mechanical simulation and analysis.
• Expertise in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus) and CFD software (Fluent, Star-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and material behavior.
• Proven ability to interpret complex results and communicate insights remotely.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA and CFD simulations on mechanical components and systems.
• Develop and validate simulation models with physical test data.
• Analyze results to provide design improvement recommendations to R&D teams.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers through virtual channels.
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows, best practices, and documentation.
• Stay current with advancements in simulation software and methodologies.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Fluent

Star-CCM+

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in Simulation and Analysis to join their distributed engineering team. This role is critical for leveraging advanced computational tools to predict and optimize the performance of new product designs before physical prototyping. You will work from anywhere, collaborating virtually with design and R&D teams across the globe to provide in-depth engineering insights. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced analyst to contribute to innovation from a remote setting, driving design decisions through rigorous simulation and data interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations on mechanical components and systems.
• Develop and validate simulation models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with physical test data.
• Analyze simulation results to provide actionable recommendations for design improvements to R&D teams.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical designers and engineers through virtual communication channels.
• Develop and maintain simulation workflows, best practices, and documentation.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in simulation software and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a focus on simulation.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in mechanical simulation and analysis using industry-standard software.
• Expertise in FEA software (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) and CFD software (e.g., Fluent, Star-CCM+).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and material behavior.
• Proven ability to interpret complex simulation results and communicate them clearly.
• Excellent remote collaboration and self-management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Annual bonus structure based on performance.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies with a global team.