Remote Principal Mechanical Engineer - Thermal Systems Lead

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + performance bonuses
Health, retirement, and life insurance
Professional development allowance
Senior technical leadership autonomy
Remote work culture

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Systems for a fully remote, senior-level role. You will design, analyze, and optimize thermal management for high-performance products, lead cross-functional teams, and drive technical excellence from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with thermal focus, 10+ years in the field, and deep CFD expertise.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a thermal specialization.
  • Minimum of 10 years in mechanical engineering with 5+ years in thermal system design/analysis.
  • Proficiency in CFD and thermal analysis tools, and heat transfer principles.
  • Experience leading engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, analysis, and optimization of complex thermal management systems.
  • Develop and validate advanced thermal models using CFD and simulations.
  • Define thermal requirements for new products and verify performance.
  • Mentor junior engineers and guide remote project teams.
  • Present findings and contribute to R&D roadmaps.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Leadership
Communication
Remote collaboration

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences)
Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent
STAR-CCM+

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Thermal Systems for a fully remote, senior-level role. You will design, analyze, and optimize thermal management for high-performance products, lead cross-functional teams, and drive technical excellence from a remote location.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with thermal focus, 10+ years in the field, and deep CFD expertise.

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