Remote Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analysis

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,918,000 - 2,718,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work and flexible schedule

Professional development budget

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis. You will develop FEA models for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses, interpret results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design safety and performance.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of experience, and is proficient in ANSYS or Abaqus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics or FEA.
• 7+ years of professional experience focused on structural analysis and mechanical design.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software packages such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis and mechanical testing to validate product designs and identify potential failure modes.
• Develop and implement sophisticated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to design and engineering teams.
• Collaborate remote with cross-functional teams to define analysis requirements and ensure design compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of analysis methodologies and best practices within the organization.
• Document analysis procedures, results, and recommendations in comprehensive technical reports.

Skills

FEA expertise

Strong communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in Structural Analysis to join their advanced engineering team. This position is fully remote, enabling you to apply your expertise in structural integrity and mechanical design from any location. You will be instrumental in analyzing complex mechanical systems, ensuring their robustness, safety, and reliability under various operational conditions. This role provides a unique opportunity to tackle challenging engineering problems and contribute to high-stakes projects, working within a collaborative and innovative distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced structural analysis and mechanical testing to validate product designs and identify potential failure modes.
• Develop and implement sophisticated Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models for static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses.
• Interpret simulation results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to design and engineering teams.
• Collaborate remote with cross-functional teams to define analysis requirements and ensure design compliance with performance and safety standards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of analysis methodologies and best practices within the organization.
• Document analysis procedures, results, and recommendations in comprehensive technical reports.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics or FEA.
• 7+ years of professional experience focused on structural analysis and mechanical design.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software packages such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Strong understanding of material science, mechanics of materials, and failure theories.
• Experience with experimental stress analysis techniques and data acquisition is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a remote work setting.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Fully remote work opportunity, offering maximum flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• The chance to work on technically demanding projects with a leading company in advanced engineering.