Remote Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer - FEA/CFD

Placements24; Randburg; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer for a remote SA-based role. You will conduct advanced FEA and CFD analyses to optimize product performance, durability and safety, translating results into actionable design guidance.

The role requires mentoring peers and refining simulation workflows in a globally distributed team. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in mechanical/aerospace engineering with 8+ years of hands-on FEA/CFD experience using ANSYS, Abaqus or

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering with a simulation focus.
• Minimum 8 years' professional experience in mechanical simulation using FEA/CFD.
• Hands-on with ANSYS, Abaqus or STAR-CCM+.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced FEA and CFD simulations to analyze stress, thermal, dynamic and fluid effects.
• Develop and validate complex simulation models with test data correlation.
• Interpret results and produce clear technical reports with design recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers, R&D, and product managers in a virtual environment.
• Stay current with simulation technologies, methods and best practices.
• Improve and refine simulation workflows and processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise across the team.
• Participate in virtual design reviews with expert analytical input.
• Identify design risks through predictive simulations and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure simulation work aligns with project timelines and deliverables.

Skills

FEA

CFD

Simulation

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Simulation Engineer for a remote SA-based role. You will conduct advanced FEA and CFD analyses to optimize product performance, durability and safety, translating results into actionable design guidance.

The role requires mentoring peers and refining simulation workflows in a globally distributed team. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or PhD in mechanical/aerospace engineering with 8+ years of hands-on FEA/CFD experience using ANSYS, Abaqus or