Structural Analysis Engineer – Hybrid Work, Growth Ready

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structures

Advanced health coverage

Retirement planning

Hybrid work model

Professional growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to join our Randburg-based team. You will conduct advanced structural, thermal, and vibration analyses on complex systems, collaborating with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to validate designs and resolve challenges.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics, 5+ years of CAE/FEA experience, and proficiency in ANSYS,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with a specialization in structural mechanics.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in structural analysis and CAE/FEA.
• Expert proficiency in commercial FEA software packages (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus, NASTRAN).
• Strong understanding of linear and non-linear mechanics, material behavior, and fatigue analysis.
• Experience with dynamic analysis (modal, random vibration, shock) is essential.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive structural, modal, vibration, and thermal analyses using FEA software.
• Develop and validate analytical models for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Interpret analysis results and provide actionable recommendations to design engineering teams.
• Collaborate with designers to iterate on designs and improve structural performance, durability, and reliability.
• Define test requirements and correlate analytical models with experimental test data.
• Ensure compliance of designs with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., aerospace, defense).
• Prepare detailed analysis reports and present findings to internal teams and clients.
• Stay current with advancements in FEA techniques, software, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of analytical methodologies and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Tools

ANSYS

Abaqus

NASTRAN

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer specializing in structural analysis to join our Randburg-based team. You will conduct advanced structural, thermal, and vibration analyses on complex systems, collaborating with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to validate designs and resolve challenges.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a focus on structural mechanics, 5+ years of CAE/FEA experience, and proficiency in ANSYS,