Senior Thermal Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote-first culture

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Global collaboration

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Thermal Engineer to lead thermal management for complex electronic and mechanical systems. This role supports a remote-first product development team spanning multiple time zones and involves designing, simulating, and validating thermal solutions.

You will work independently within a distributed team, focusing on CFD/FEA analyses, heat transfer principles, and innovative cooling strategies.

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with specialization in thermodynamics or heat transfer.

Responsabilidades

• Design, model, and analyze thermal performance of electronic and mechanical systems using CFD and FEA tools.
• Develop and implement innovative thermal management strategies, including heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, and liquid cooling solutions.
• Specify thermal materials, components, and testing requirements.
• Conduct rigorous thermal testing and validation, analyzing results to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal solutions into product designs.

Conocimientos

CFD software

Heat transfer

Remote team work

Problem solving

Educación

Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Thermal Engineer to join their innovative, remote-first product development team. This critical role will focus on the thermal management of complex electronic systems and mechanical devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability under diverse operating conditions. You will lead the design, analysis, and implementation of thermal solutions, collaborating closely with hardware engineers, mechanical designers, and manufacturing teams across different time zones. If you are passionate about solving intricate thermal challenges and thrive in an autonomous, collaborative remote environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, model, and analyze thermal performance of electronic and mechanical systems using CFD and FEA tools.
• Develop and implement innovative thermal management strategies, including heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, and liquid cooling solutions.
• Specify thermal materials, components, and testing requirements.
• Conduct rigorous thermal testing and validation, analyzing results to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal solutions seamlessly into product designs.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in thermal management technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering , Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in thermodynamics or heat transfer.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in thermal analysis and design, particularly for electronic or mechanical systems.
• Expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL).
• Strong understanding of heat transfer principles, including conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a meticulous approach to design and analysis.

Benefits

• An attractive salary and bonus structure reflecting senior expertise.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and advanced training.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a globally distributed team.
• A supportive and productive remote work culture focused on innovation and impact.