Remote Thermal Systems Engineer - High-Performance Cooling

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 2,327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Online courses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal management to join its global product development team. You will design, analyze, and validate thermal solutions for high-performance electronics and equipment, working across time zones.

Applicants should hold a Master\'s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with thermodynamics or fluid mechanics, and have at least six years of experience with CFD tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+) and CAD.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in thermodynamics, heat transfer, or fluid mechanics.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience focused on thermal design and analysis for electronic or mechanical systems.
• Proven expertise in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+) and CAD tools.
• Strong theoretical understanding of conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer phenomena.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop novel thermal management systems, including heat sinks, fans, liquid cooling solutions, and thermal interface materials.
• Perform detailed thermal and fluid flow simulations using industry-standard software to predict and optimize system performance.
• Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings for thermal components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, PCB designers, and firmware developers to ensure effective integration of thermal solutions into the overall product design.
• Plan and execute experimental testing to characterize thermal performance, identify failure modes, and validate designs against specifications.
• Generate comprehensive reports documenting design processes, simulation results, test data, and recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Heat transfer

Thermal design

Thermal simulations

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

COMSOL

STAR-CCM+

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote Mechanical Engineer specializing in thermal management to join its global product development team. You will design, analyze, and validate thermal solutions for high-performance electronics and equipment, working across time zones.

Applicants should hold a Master\'s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with thermodynamics or fluid mechanics, and have at least six years of experience with CFD tools (ANSYS, COMSOL, STAR-CCM+) and CAD.