Senior Mechanical Stress Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and training

Competitive salary and performance pay

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Stress Analyst to join its dynamic engineering team. This hybrid role focuses on advanced structural and thermal analysis of mechanical components and systems to ensure integrity under diverse operating conditions.

You will validate designs using high-fidelity FEA simulations, collaborate with design engineers and project managers, and contribute to reports that guide steady performance and reliability across projects in

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical stress analysis and FEA.
• Proficiency with major FEA packages (ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong knowledge of solid mechanics and material science.
• Experience with experimental validation and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills for a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stress, strain, and fatigue analysis using FEA software.
• Perform thermal and vibration analyses to predict component behavior under loads.
• Develop and validate simulation models and correlate with tests.
• Interpret results and provide actionable recommendations to the design team.
• Collaborate with designers to optimize strength, durability, and weight.
• Document methodologies, results, and conclusions in technical reports.

Skills

FEA expertise

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Stress Analyst to join their dynamic team in Randburg. This critical hybrid role involves performing advanced structural and thermal analysis on mechanical components and systems to ensure their integrity and performance under various operating conditions. You will play a key role in validating designs through sophisticated simulation techniques, collaborating closely with design engineers and project managers. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in finite element analysis (FEA) and a thorough understanding of material behavior, working in an environment that combines remote analysis capabilities with essential on-site project meetings and design reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive stress, strain, and fatigue analysis using FEA software.
• Perform thermal and vibration analyses to predict component behavior under operational loads.
• Develop and validate simulation models, ensuring accuracy and correlation with physical tests.
• Interpret analysis results and provide actionable recommendations to the design team.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to optimize component designs for strength, durability, and weight.
• Document analysis methodologies, results, and conclusions in detailed technical reports.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical stress analysis and FEA.
• Expert proficiency with FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, material science, and failure modes.
• Experience with experimental validation and data analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model balancing remote analysis and on-site collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for continued professional development and training.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative engineering projects.