Senior Mechanical Design Analyst

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Senior Mechanical Design Analyst for a fully remote role supporting our Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape division. You will apply FEA, CFD, and thermal analysis to predict failures and optimize cooling in miniaturized consumer electronics.

You will collaborate with design engineers and product managers, develop analytical models, define test plans, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with simulation software.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with emphasis on FEA and thermal analysis.
• Minimum of 6 years hands-on experience in mechanical design analysis and simulation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard FEA software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Strong experience with thermal analysis tools and CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL).
• Deep understanding of material properties, failure modes, and fatigue analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, APDL) for automation of analysis tasks is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical mindset.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for explaining results to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with product development cycles in consumer electronics or similar industries.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, vibration, and fatigue of complex mechanical designs.
• Conduct thermal analysis (Conduction, Convection, Radiation) to manage heat dissipation in electronic devices.
• Utilize CFD for airflow and cooling optimization where applicable.
• Develop and validate analytical models, correlating simulation results with experimental data.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to interpret results and recommend design modifications.
• Define test plans for validating simulation predictions and guide experiments.
• Stay updated with advancements in simulation software and materials science.
• Document methodologies, results and recommendations clearly.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts in mechanical simulation and design validation.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

Nastran

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

Job description

About the Role Our client, a renowned product development firm specializing in advanced consumer electronics, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Mechanical Design Analyst to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the structural integrity, thermal performance, and overall reliability of our innovative products. Working remotely, you will leverage advanced simulation tools to predict and mitigate potential design issues before physical prototypes are created. This position requires a deep understanding of solid mechanics, heat transfer, and material behavior, applied to complex, miniaturized systems. You will collaborate closely with design engineers and product managers to refine designs based on analytical findings. This fully remote opportunity allows you to contribute your expertise from anywhere, supporting the product innovation happening within our Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape division.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for structural integrity, vibration, and fatigue analysis on complex mechanical designs.
• Conduct thermal analysis (Conduction, Convection, Radiation) to assess and manage heat dissipation in electronic devices.
• Utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for airflow and cooling optimization where applicable.
• Develop and validate analytical models, correlating simulation results with experimental test data.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to interpret analysis results and recommend design modifications for improved performance and reliability.
• Define test plans for validating simulation predictions and guide experimental testing efforts.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in simulation software, analytical techniques, and material science.
• Document analysis methodologies, results, and recommendations in clear, concise reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and analysts on best practices in mechanical simulation and design validation.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a strong focus on FEA and thermal analysis.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design analysis and simulation.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard FEA software (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Nastran).
• Strong experience with thermal analysis tools and CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL).
• Deep understanding of material properties, failure modes, and fatigue analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, APDL) for automation of analysis tasks is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen analytical mindset.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, capable of explaining complex analysis results to a non-technical audience.
• Experience with product development cycles in consumer electronics or similar industries.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• This remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from home while contributing to the development of exciting new products.
• Our client provides access to cutting-edge simulation software and fosters a collaborative virtual environment for innovation.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape .