Powertrain Controls Engineer — ICE/Hybrid/EV (East London)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 67.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

Retirement fund contribution

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, emissions, and efficiency.

The role requires strong background in control theory, embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and ISO 26262 awareness. On-site with career growth opportunities in a fast‑moving automotive environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive powertrain controls engineering.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for automotive applications.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and powertrain systems.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop control algorithms and logic for ICE, Hybrid, EV powertrains.
• Implement control software using C/C++ for embedded microcontrollers.
• Perform simulation and modelling using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Conduct HIL testing and vehicle testing to validate performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot control system issues with effective solutions.
• Collaborate with calibration engineers to fine-tune performance parameters.
• Ensure compliance with emissions, performance, and ISO 26262 safety standards.
• Create design docs, test plans, and reports; stay updated on latest tech.

Conhecimentos

Embedded C/C++

Control theory

MATLAB/Simulink

Automotive powertrain knowledge

HIL testing

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Ferramentas

HIL testing equipment

CAN/LIN protocols

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking an Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains. You will collaborate with hardware and software teams to optimize performance, emissions, and efficiency.

The role requires strong background in control theory, embedded C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and ISO 26262 awareness. On-site with career growth opportunities in a fast‑moving automotive environment.