Senior Structural Engineer - FEA & Simulation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and retirement benefits

Professional certification support

Access to advanced simulation tools

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in structural analysis to join our hybrid team. You will use FEA to assess safety and performance of components under varied loading and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, technical reporting, and ongoing learning in simulation tools and standards, with opportunities for professional growth and advanced training.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics/analysis.
• Minimum 7 years of experience performing structural and stress analysis using FEA tools.
• Solid foundation in solid mechanics, materials science, and fracture mechanics.
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis and stress calculations using FEA to evaluate component and system integrity.
• Develop and validate computational models for static, dynamic, and fatigue analysis of mechanical structures.
• Interpret simulation results to identify potential failure modes and recommend design modifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers to integrate analytical findings into the product development process.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting methodologies, results, and recommendations.
• Stay abreast of advancements in structural analysis techniques and software standards.

Skills

Structural analysis

Finite element analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (Structural)

Strong background in materials or fracture mechanics

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in structural analysis to join our hybrid team. You will use FEA to assess safety and performance of components under varied loading and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize designs.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, technical reporting, and ongoing learning in simulation tools and standards, with opportunities for professional growth and advanced training.