Stress Analysis Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Coastal location

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a specialized Stress Analysis Engineer to uphold the structural integrity of mechanical components. You will apply FEA and testing to identify failure modes and optimize designs for reliability under varied loading, contributing to safety and performance in a thriving coastal environment.

Responsibilities include developing analytical models from material data, interpreting simulation results, and advising design changes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related with a focus on structural analysis.
• 3-6 years of experience specifically in stress analysis and FEA.
• Proficiency with FEA software packages such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Solid understanding of solid mechanics, material science, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation for experimental validation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis, vibration analysis, and fatigue life predictions using FEA software.
• Develop and validate analytical models based on material properties, boundary conditions, and loading scenarios.
• Interpret simulation results and provide clear, actionable recommendations for design modifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement and verify solutions for structural integrity issues.
• Design and oversee experimental testing programs to validate FEA models and design assumptions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analysis procedures, results, and recommendations.

Skills

FEA software (ANSYS/Abaqus)

Structural analysis

Data analysis

Communication of technical findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Stress Analysis Engineer to join their dedicated engineering team in Mossel Bay . This role focuses on ensuring the structural integrity and safety of mechanical components and systems through rigorous analytical methods. You will utilize advanced simulation techniques and testing to identify potential failure modes and optimize designs for reliability under various load conditions. This is a critical position within the organization, contributing directly to product safety and performance, and offers a chance to work on challenging engineering problems in a thriving coastal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed stress analysis , vibration analysis, and fatigue life predictions using FEA software.
• Develop and validate analytical models based on material properties, boundary conditions, and loading scenarios.
• Interpret simulation results and provide clear, actionable recommendations for design modifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers to implement and verify solutions for structural integrity issues.
• Design and oversee experimental testing programs to validate FEA models and design assumptions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analysis procedures, results, and recommendations.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with a focus on structural analysis.
• 3-6 years of experience specifically in stress analysis and FEA.
• Proficiency with FEA software packages such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or similar.
• Solid understanding of solid mechanics, material science, and fracture mechanics.
• Experience with data acquisition and instrumentation for experimental validation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex technical findings effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including medical aid.
• Opportunities for advanced training in specialized analysis techniques.
• Work in a scenic coastal location with a strong engineering community.
• Exposure to a variety of industrial projects requiring high levels of structural integrity.
• Supportive team environment focused on technical excellence.