Senior Mechanical Systems Analyst - FEA & Validation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Systems Analyst for our client in Mahikeng, South Africa. The role involves evaluating performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems using advanced analytical tools.

You will help identify issues, optimize designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least five years of experience in system analysis and simulation, and has strong FEA skills (ANSYS, Abaqus,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with strong analytical focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical system analysis and simulation.
• Expertise in FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus, Nastran) and other simulation tools.
• Strong understanding of continuum mechanics, thermodynamics, and dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed engineering analyses, including stress, thermal, vibration, and fatigue analysis, using specialized software.
• Develop and validate mathematical models and simulation environments for mechanical systems.
• Interpret analysis results and provide clear, actionable recommendations to design and engineering teams.
• Perform root cause analysis for system failures or performance degradation, proposing corrective actions.
• Ensure that designs meet required performance specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with design engineers to refine concepts and improve durability of mechanical products.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Analytical skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Nastran

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Systems Analyst for our client in Mahikeng, South Africa. The role involves evaluating performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems using advanced analytical tools.

You will help identify issues, optimize designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least five years of experience in system analysis and simulation, and has strong FEA skills (ANSYS, Abaqus,