Stress Analysis Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advanced simulation tools access

On-site professional development

Collaborative team environment

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit invites an experienced Stress Analysis Engineer to join our engineering team on-site. You will apply FEA to assess structural integrity and identify potential failure points in mechanical designs under various loads.

The role requires 5+ years in stress analysis, a Master’s or PhD in mechanical or civil engineering with an FEA focus, and proficiency with ANSYS, Abaqus or NASTRAN. You’ll generate technical reports and collaborate with design engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics or FEA.
• 5+ years of hands-on stress analysis and FEA experience in an industrial or product development setting.
• Proficiency with industry-standard FEA software (ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of solid mechanics, materials science, and failure theories.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis and structural integrity assessments using FEA software.
• Develop and validate finite element models for complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Analyze simulation results to predict material behavior, deformation, and potential failure modes under loads.
• Collaborate with design engineers to iterate on designs, optimize strength, stiffness and weight.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in FEA techniques, software and best practices in structural analysis.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical/Civil Eng with FEA focus

Tools

ANSYS Mechanical

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Stress Analysis Engineer to join their engineering team in Nelspruit . This role requires a deep understanding of structural mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate the integrity and performance of mechanical designs under various loading conditions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of products and components by identifying potential failure points and recommending design improvements. This on-site position offers the chance to work on complex engineering challenges within a collaborative and innovative environment, contributing to high-stakes projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis and structural integrity assessments using FEA software.
• Develop and validate finite element models for complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Analyze simulation results to predict material behavior, deformation, and potential failure modes under various operational loads.
• Collaborate with design engineers to iterate on designs, optimize for strength, stiffness, and weight.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports documenting analysis methods, results, and recommendations.
• Stay current with advancements in FEA techniques, software, and best practices in structural analysis.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field with a focus on structural mechanics or FEA.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in stress analysis and FEA, preferably in an industrial or product development setting.
• Proficiency with industry-standard FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong theoretical knowledge of solid mechanics, material science, and failure theories.
• Experience in interpreting simulation results and providing actionable design feedback.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and critical engineering projects.
• Access to advanced simulation software and computational resources.
• On-site professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and engineering excellence.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other employee benefits.