Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer – FEA Specialist

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Advanced tools access

Professional growth

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Structural Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze robust mechanical structures in Richards Bay. You will perform in-depth structural analysis, select materials, and oversee designs enduring significant stresses.

Requires a Master’s in Mechanical/Structural Engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus). Collaboration with design and manufacturing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural analysis and mechanical design.
• Expertise in using FEA software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar platforms.
• Strong foundation in solid mechanics, elasticity, fatigue analysis.
• Experience with material selection for structural applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural analysis using FEA to evaluate stress, strain, and deformation.
• Develop and validate computational models for static, dynamic, and thermal loads.
• Specify materials and manufacturing processes to meet structural integrity.
• Design and optimize components for strength, stiffness, weight, and cost.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Structural Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Structural Mechanical Engineer to design and analyze robust mechanical structures in Richards Bay. You will perform in-depth structural analysis, select materials, and oversee designs enduring significant stresses.

Requires a Master’s in Mechanical/Structural Engineering, 5+ years’ experience, and expertise in FEA tools (ANSYS/Abaqus). Collaboration with design and manufacturing teams is essential.