Thermal Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Lab facilities

Medical & retirement plan

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a specialized Thermal Systems Engineer to join our Centurion team in Gauteng. The role focuses on designing, analyzing, and testing thermal management solutions for advanced industrial applications, with hands-on responsibilities on-site.

You will develop innovative heat transfer systems, run CFD simulations, select materials, and validate prototypes through rigorous laboratory testing, collaborating with manufacturing and QA to ensure reliable integration into final products.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with thermodynamics focus.
• Minimum 5 years in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL) and CAD tools.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat exchangers, and phase change materials.
• Excellent analytical/problem-solving skills and on-site work ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems including cooling and heating solutions.
• Perform heat transfer analysis and CFD simulations to predict performance.
• Specify materials and components for efficiency, durability, cost.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of thermal prototypes.
• Troubleshoot thermal issues during development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and QA to integrate systems into products.

Skills

Thermal design

CFD simulations

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

CAD tools

Data acquisition

On-site work

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Thermal Systems Engineer to join their dedicated team in Centurion, Gauteng . This role is primarily on-site, focusing on the design, analysis, and testing of thermal management solutions for advanced industrial applications. You will be at the forefront of developing innovative systems that ensure optimal performance and reliability under extreme conditions. This position is perfect for a results-driven engineer with a deep understanding of heat transfer principles and a passion for solving complex thermal challenges in a hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop effective thermal management systems , including cooling and heating solutions.
• Perform detailed heat transfer analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations to predict system performance.
• Specify materials and components for thermal systems, considering factors like efficiency, durability, and cost.
• Conduct experimental testing and validation of thermal prototypes to verify design integrity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve thermal-related issues encountered during product development and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless integration of thermal systems into final products.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a focus on thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in thermal simulation software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL) and CAD tools.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, heat exchangers, and phase change materials.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively on-site.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful thermal engineering projects.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and testing equipment.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• A collaborative and supportive engineering culture.