Automotive Engineer: Diagnostics & Performance Optimizer

Motus

Cape Town, Durban

On-site

ZAR 312,000 - 391,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid
Pension and retirement benefits
Performance-based bonuses
Paid annual leave
Vehicle-related benefits
Certification assistance
Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Motus in Germiston, Gauteng, seeks an Automobile Engineer to support vehicle diagnostics, engineering analysis, maintenance optimization, product performance evaluation, and automotive technology projects. The successful candidate will contribute to improving vehicle reliability, operational efficiency, and engineering excellence across automotive operations.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals pursuing automotive engineering roles in South Africa, with potential for growth in Gauteng

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automobile Engineering or related field.
  • 1–3 years of automotive engineering, diagnostics or technical operations.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and evaluations.
  • Analyze systems and propose performance improvements.
  • Support automotive engineering projects and maintenance optimization.
  • Monitor vehicle reliability and maintenance performance.
  • Assist with troubleshooting mechanical and electrical vehicle systems.
  • Collaborate with service, maintenance, and engineering teams.
  • Prepare engineering reports and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Participate in product improvement programs.
  • Support preventive maintenance planning and fleet performance initiatives

Skills

Automotive diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Vehicle systems analysis
Engineering software
Teamwork
Diagnostics tools
Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Automobile Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools
Engineering software

Job description

Motus in Germiston, Gauteng, seeks an Automobile Engineer to support vehicle diagnostics, engineering analysis, maintenance optimization, product performance evaluation, and automotive technology projects. The successful candidate will contribute to improving vehicle reliability, operational efficiency, and engineering excellence across automotive operations.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals pursuing automotive engineering roles in South Africa, with potential for growth in Gauteng

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