Senior FEA Engineer - Structural Analysis & Simulation

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 has an opening for a Structural Analysis Engineer with FEA specialization in Soweto. You will perform detailed FEA, develop and validate FE models, and provide design recommendations to ensure structural integrity across projects in construction, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with at least 6 years of FEA experience, proficiency in ANSYS/Abaqus, and strong knowledge of solid mechanics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with emphasis on structural analysis and FEA.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience performing FEA simulations on complex structures.
• Expert proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS or Abaqus.
• Strong theoretical foundation in solid mechanics, elasticity, plasticity, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with different materials and loading conditions.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience with CAD software for model import and geometry preparation.
• Based in Soweto, Gauteng or able to commute.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis using FEA software to assess stress, strain, deformation, and failure modes of components and assemblies.
• Develop and validate FE models, ensuring appropriate element selection, meshing strategies, and boundary conditions.
• Interpret simulation results, identify critical areas of concern, and provide design improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to integrate analysis findings into the design process.
• Conduct static, dynamic, thermal, and fatigue analyses as required by project needs.
• Stay updated with advancements in FEA technology, methodologies, and materials science.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis reports documenting assumptions, methodologies, results, and conclusions.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert input on structural integrity.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, and regulations.

Skills

FEA proficiency

Structural analysis

Solid mechanics

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 has an opening for a Structural Analysis Engineer with FEA specialization in Soweto. You will perform detailed FEA, develop and validate FE models, and provide design recommendations to ensure structural integrity across projects in construction, automotive, and aerospace sectors.

The role requires a Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with at least 6 years of FEA experience, proficiency in ANSYS/Abaqus, and strong knowledge of solid mechanics.