Senior Thermal Engineer — Remote, Lead Energy Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Remote with occasional visits toGeorge

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer in George, Western Cape to lead thermal management design and optimization for advanced products. You will conduct CFD/FEA analyses, develop predictive thermal models, and validate prototypes to ensure reliability and energy efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics or heat transfer, plus 7+ years of experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering with Thermodynamics or Heat Transfer specialization.
• 7+ years of thermal analysis and design experience, preferably in product development.
• Proficiency with CFD/FEA tools and thermal testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis and optimization of thermal management systems for complex products.
• Perform CFD/FEA analyses and develop thermal models to predict performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal solutions into designs.

Skills

Thermal design

CFD

FEA

Heat transfer

Team leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics/Heat Transfer)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Mechanical Thermal Engineer in George, Western Cape to lead thermal management design and optimization for advanced products. You will conduct CFD/FEA analyses, develop predictive thermal models, and validate prototypes to ensure reliability and energy efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in thermodynamics or heat transfer, plus 7+ years of experience, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and software