CAE Engineer (Furnaces) – Sandton at MECS (Pty) Ltd

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
 
Proven experience as CAE Engineer or similar role, preferably in the furnace design engineering industry.
Experience in programming and scripting languages (e.g Python, MATLAB) is a plus.
Project engineering experience is advantageous.
 

• Solid understanding of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and structural analysis principles.
• Ability to tackle problems from first principles and perform reduced-order hand calculations.
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes relevant to furnace design and performance.
• Knowledge of materials science and their behaviour at high temperatures.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of chemical reactions and mass balance calculations.
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Windows and be comfortable with licence server administration.
• CAD/Parametric/Direct modelling fundamentals is a must. Autodesk Inventor and Ansys Space Claim experience is a plus.
• Utilise CAE tools and simulations to perform thermal and structural analysis of furnace designs.
• Conduct fluid dynamics simulations to optimise flow patterns, predict combustion kinetics, and quantify heat transfer efficiency for both internal and external clients.
• Conduct thermal and structural analyses using finite element suites both for internal and external clients.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop innovative furnace design concepts.
• Evaluate and validate designs against industry standards, codes, and customer requirements.
• Generate detailed reports and technical documentation to communicate analysis results and recommendations.
• Participate in design reviews, providing insights and suggestions for design improvements.
• Work closely with the manufacturing and commissioning teams to ensure design feasibility and successful implementation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancement in CAE tools, techniques, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance during the manufacturing and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Author, co-author and present journal articles, conference papers and UGMs.
• May from time to time be required to execute package/project engineering functions.
• Enquire, procure and manage CAE orders with external CAE consultants when required.