Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer: FEA & Validation

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in structural analysis and validation. You will perform detailed FEA for mechanical components, evaluate materials, and build robust simulation models to guide durable, safe designs.

The role requires advanced knowledge of continuum mechanics, fatigue analysis, and data acquisition techniques, with collaboration across design teams to implement effective design modifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics or solid mechanics.
• 6+ years of professional experience in structural analysis and design validation.
• Strong proficiency in FEA software such as ANSYS or ABAQUS and related analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed structural analysis and stress calculations for mechanical components and assemblies using FEA software.
• Evaluate material properties and select appropriate materials to ensure structural integrity under various load conditions.
• Develop and validate simulation models, interpreting results to provide design insights.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to implement design modifications that improve performance.
• Prepare reports documenting analysis methods, findings, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and client specifications.

Skills

Structural analysis

Fatigue analysis

Continuum mechanics

Data acquisition

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly analytical Structural Mechanical Engineer with 6+ years of experience in structural analysis and validation. You will perform detailed FEA for mechanical components, evaluate materials, and build robust simulation models to guide durable, safe designs.

The role requires advanced knowledge of continuum mechanics, fatigue analysis, and data acquisition techniques, with collaboration across design teams to implement effective design modifications.