Remote Thermal Design Engineer - Heat Management

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Thermal Management to join their globally distributed engineering team. This role is remote, enabling independent work from a home office while collaborating with colleagues across different time zones.

You will tackle complex thermal challenges to ensure reliable performance in high‑end electronic systems and machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in mechanical design with a focus on thermal engineering.
• Proficient in ANSYS or COMSOL and 3D CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced thermal management solutions for electronics and industrial equipment.
• Perform CFD analyses and simulations for heat transfer and reliability.
• Create 3D models, schematics, and performance reports using CAD software.
• Collaborate with remote teams and external partners via virtual tools.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot designs to meet specifications.
• Research new materials and technologies to improve thermal performance.

Skills

Thermal engineering

ANSYS

COMSOL

3D CAD

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Mechanical Design Engineer with expertise in Thermal Management to join their globally distributed engineering team. This role is remote, enabling independent work from a home office while collaborating with colleagues across different time zones.

You will tackle complex thermal challenges to ensure reliable performance in high‑end electronic systems and machinery.