Senior Thermal Engineer — Remote, Cutting-Edge R&D

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Professional development budget

R&D environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead advanced thermal management for high‑tech products. You will perform CFD analyses, design cooling solutions and validate thermal systems under demanding conditions to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal) with 8+ years of hands‑on experience, plus proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, STAR‑CCM+, or COMSOL and a solid grasp of heat transfer, fluids and

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Thermal Sciences or related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in thermal engineering and analysis.
• Proficiency in CFD software such as ANSYS Fluent, STAR-CCM+ or COMSOL.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced thermal analysis and simulations using CFD tools.
• Design, develop, and validate thermal management solutions for electronic and mechanical systems.
• Create detailed specifications, drawings, and test plans for thermal components and systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, product managers, and manufacturing teams to integrate thermal solutions.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of thermal designs to ensure performance requirements are met.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in thermal management technologies and methodologies.

Skills

CFD proficiency

Heat transfer

Thermal analysis

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, South Africa, seeks a Senior Thermal Engineer to lead advanced thermal management for high‑tech products. You will perform CFD analyses, design cooling solutions and validate thermal systems under demanding conditions to ensure optimal performance.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal) with 8+ years of hands‑on experience, plus proficiency in ANSYS Fluent, STAR‑CCM+, or COMSOL and a solid grasp of heat transfer, fluids and