Automotive Performance Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Hybrid work arrangement

Access to tuning equipment and parts

Work on high-performance vehicles

Passionate team environment

Staff discounts on parts and services

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an Automotive Performance Specialist to assess client needs, recommend upgrades, and perform engine, suspension, and braking modifications on high-performance vehicles.

You will work with ECU remapping, turbo upgrades, exhaust, and dyno testing in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site tasks with remote research and documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in automotive performance tuning and modification.
• Proven expertise in ECU remapping, data logging, and dyno tuning.
• Strong knowledge of engine mechanics, forced induction systems, and performance parts.
• Familiarity with tuning software and hardware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose engine performance issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform ECU remapping and tuning for various vehicle models and engine types.
• Install and configure performance-enhancing components such as turbochargers, exhaust systems, and intake manifolds.
• Upgrade and tune suspension and braking systems for enhanced handling and stopping power.
• Conduct thorough road testing and dyno testing to measure performance gains.
• Consult with clients to understand their performance goals and provide expert recommendations.
• Maintain detailed records of modifications, tuning parameters, and performance results.
• Stay abreast of the latest performance tuning technologies, trends, and products.
• Ensure all modifications comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the workshop team to ensure seamless integration of performance upgrades.

Skills

Automotive performance tuning

ECU remapping

Dyno tuning

Engine mechanics

Diagnostics

Hybrid work adaptation

Client communication

Vehicle dynamics

Tools

Tuning software

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialized automotive tuning and performance workshop located in **Paarl, Western Cape**, is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Automotive Performance Specialist. This role is for an individual who lives and breathes automotive performance, with extensive experience in modifying, tuning, and enhancing vehicles for optimal performance. You will be responsible for assessing customer needs, recommending performance upgrades, and executing modifications to engines, suspension, and braking systems. This includes ECU remapping, turbocharger upgrades, exhaust system installations, and suspension tuning. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of internal combustion engines, forced induction systems, and vehicle dynamics. Working in our advanced facility in **Paarl, Western Cape**, you will use state-of-the-art diagnostic and tuning equipment. This is a unique opportunity for a performance enthusiast to turn their passion into a career, working on a diverse range of high-performance vehicles, with the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement. We foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose engine performance issues and identify areas for improvement.
• Perform ECU remapping and tuning for various vehicle models and engine types.
• Install and configure performance-enhancing components such as turbochargers, superchargers, exhaust systems, and intake manifolds.
• Upgrade and tune suspension and braking systems for enhanced handling and stopping power.
• Conduct thorough road testing and dyno testing to measure performance gains and ensure system integrity.
• Consult with clients to understand their performance goals and provide expert recommendations.
• Maintain detailed records of modifications, tuning parameters, and performance results.
• Stay abreast of the latest performance tuning technologies, trends, and products.
• Ensure all modifications comply with relevant regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the workshop team to ensure seamless integration of performance upgrades.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on experience in automotive performance tuning and modification.
• Proven expertise in ECU remapping, data logging, and dyno tuning.
• Strong knowledge of engine mechanics, forced induction systems, and performance parts.
• Familiarity with various tuning software and hardware platforms.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex performance-related issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical details clearly.
• Willingness to adopt a hybrid work model, balancing on-site tasks with remote research/documentation.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to **Paarl, Western Cape**.
• A valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering enhanced flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge tuning equipment and performance parts.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting performance vehicles.
• A passionate and knowledgeable team environment.
• Staff discounts on performance parts and services.