Thermal Systems Engineer — Hybrid Work & Energy Storage

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Located in Nelspruit area

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our client’s R&D team in Nelspruit. You will design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems for high‑performance applications, leveraging thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics to deliver reliable, efficient solutions.

Responsibilities include CFD and FEA simulations, selecting components, developing test plans, validating designs, and collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in thermodynamics and heat transfer.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in the design and analysis of thermal systems.
• Proficiency in CFD software and thermal analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop thermal management systems, including heat exchangers, cooling loops, and thermal storage solutions.
• Perform thermal analysis and simulations using CFD and finite element tools.
• Optimize system performance for efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop test plans and conduct experimental validation of thermal systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate thermal systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, including design reports and test procedures.
• Stay abreast of advancements in thermal engineering and related technologies.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

STAR-CCM+

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Thermal Systems Engineer to join our client’s R&D team in Nelspruit. You will design, analyze, and optimize thermal management systems for high‑performance applications, leveraging thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid dynamics to deliver reliable, efficient solutions.

Responsibilities include CFD and FEA simulations, selecting components, developing test plans, validating designs, and collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers.