Senior Thermal Engineer - Remote Heat Management Expert

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Thermal Management Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team, responsible for analyzing, designing and validating thermal solutions for high-performance electronics to ensure reliable operation across temperature ranges.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a heat transfer focus and 7+ years of electronics thermal experience, with CFD/FEA proficiency in tools like ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, or COMSOL.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with heat transfer specialization.
• 7+ years of experience in thermal management for electronics.
• Proficient with CFD/FEA and thermal analysis software.
• Knowledge of heat transfer mechanisms and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize thermal performance of components, PCBs, and systems.
• Develop and validate thermal models using CFD/FEA.
• Design heatsinks, fans, heat pipes, or liquid cooling.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate thermal solutions.
• Conduct thermal testing and document results.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Heat transfer

CFD/FEA

Thermal modeling

Remote work

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Icepak

FloTHERM

COMSOL Heat Transfer

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Thermal Management Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team, responsible for analyzing, designing and validating thermal solutions for high-performance electronics to ensure reliable operation across temperature ranges.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with a heat transfer focus and 7+ years of electronics thermal experience, with CFD/FEA proficiency in tools like ANSYS Icepak, FloTHERM, or COMSOL.