Thermal Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

State-of-the-art laboratory facilities

Medical and retirement benefits

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a specialized Thermal Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and test thermal management solutions for advanced industrial applications. The role is on-site and involves hands-on development to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.

The candidate should have a strong background in heat transfer, CFD, and materials selection, with proven experience in lab testing and bringing thermal designs to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a focus on thermodynamics.
• 5+ years in thermal system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in ANSYS Fluent or COMSOL and CAD tools.
• Hands-on testing with lab equipment and data acquisition.
• Strong understanding of heat exchangers and phase-change materials.
• On-site work capability in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems for industrial applications.
• Perform heat transfer analysis and CFD simulations to predict performance.
• Specify materials and components prioritizing efficiency, durability, cost.
• Conduct experimental testing and validate prototypes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for seamless integration.

Skills

Thermal system design

CFD analysis

Heat transfer

Materials selection

On-site testing

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

COMSOL

CAD tools

Data acquisition

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.