Senior Thermal Systems Design Engineer (CFD & Heat Transfer)

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Annual leave

Lab facilities

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in thermal systems to lead the design and optimization of advanced thermal management for high-performance products. You will apply CFD/FEA tools, select materials, and integrate solutions with product development in an in-office environment driven by precision engineering.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Mechanical Engineering (thermal focus) and 8+ years of experience, with hands-on testing and meticulous

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in thermal sciences.
• 8+ years of experience in designing and analyzing thermal systems.
• Proficient with CFD and thermal simulation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust thermal management systems for high-performance products.
• Perform detailed CFD/FEA analyses to validate thermal performance.
• Select materials and components based on conductivity, cost, and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with product development to integrate thermal solutions into designs.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate performance and compliance.
• Document design specifications, test results, and manufacturing guidelines.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal specialization)

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Design Engineer specializing in thermal systems to lead the design and optimization of advanced thermal management for high-performance products. You will apply CFD/FEA tools, select materials, and integrate solutions with product development in an in-office environment driven by precision engineering.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Mechanical Engineering (thermal focus) and 8+ years of experience, with hands-on testing and meticulous