Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer - Dynamics

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Top-tier salary package

Fully remote position

Global health insurance

Professional development budget

Challenging cutting-edge projects

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly experienced Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer with a focus on dynamics and vibration analysis to support Mossel Bay projects. You will work from a fully remote setup, applying advanced dynamic methods to design and validate components subjected to complex motion and loads.

The role requires 8+ years in dynamics analysis, proficiency with Abaqus/NASTRAN and MATLAB/Simulink, and excellent remote collaboration skills.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Dynamics or Vibration.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with emphasis on dynamics analysis.
• Expertise in vibration testing, modal analysis, and structural dynamics.
• Proficiency with FEA software (Abaqus, NASTRAN) and MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic simulations.
• Experience designing components and systems for challenging dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Perform advanced dynamic analysis, including modal, transient, and harmonic response simulations, on mechanical components and systems.
• Design mechanical systems and components optimized for vibration resistance, shock mitigation, and acoustic performance.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate dynamic behavior and compare with simulation results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements related to dynamic performance and structural integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to vibration, shock, and acoustics in mechanical designs.
• Document analysis methodologies, results, and design recommendations clearly and concisely for a remote audience.

Conocimientos

Dynamic analysis

Vibration analysis

Modal analysis

Excitation & response

Abaqus

NASTRAN

MATLAB/Simulink

Remote collaboration

Educación

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics or Vibration)

Herramientas

Abaqus

NASTRAN

MATLAB/Simulink

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Mechanical Engineer with a specialization in dynamics and vibration analysis to support their projects originating from Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role requires a deep understanding of mechanical principles applied to dynamic systems, enabling the design and validation of components and structures subjected to complex motion and forces. You will work independently and collaboratively with a globally distributed team, contributing to the development of high-performance systems. This position offers the advantage of a fully remote work setup, ideal for an expert seeking autonomy and impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced dynamic analysis, including modal, transient, and harmonic response simulations, on mechanical components and systems.
• Design mechanical systems and components optimized for vibration resistance, shock mitigation, and acoustic performance.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate dynamic behavior and compare with simulation results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements related to dynamic performance and structural integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to vibration, shock, and acoustics in mechanical designs.
• Document analysis methodologies, results, and design recommendations clearly and concisely for a remote audience.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Dynamics or Vibration.
• 8+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering, with a strong emphasis on dynamics analysis.
• Expertise in vibration testing , modal analysis, and structural dynamics.
• Proficiency with FEA software (e.g., Abaqus, NASTRAN) and MATLAB/Simulink for dynamic simulations.
• Experience designing components and systems for challenging dynamic environments.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote position enabling work from any location.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and research.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and cutting-edge projects.