Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control strategies for powertrains including ICE, hybrid, and electric systems. You will optimize performance, emissions, and drivability.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C, and HIL testing tools (dSPACE, ETAS), collaborating with calibration and systems engineers to deliver robust control software and validation results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive powertrain controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and its application to automotive systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation.
• Experience with embedded C programming for powertrain ECUs.
• Familiarity with powertrain components (engines, transmissions, electric motors, batteries).
• Experience with HIL testing systems and tools (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS).

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement control algorithms for engine management systems, transmission control, hybrid control, and electric drive units.
• Utilise control system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to design, test, and validate control strategies.
• Collaborate with system engineers and calibration engineers to define control requirements and ensure system integration.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and vehicle testing to validate control system performance.
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and implement necessary modifications to control software.
• Ensure powertrain control systems meet performance, fuel economy, emissions, and drivability targets.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in powertrain technology and control strategies.
• Document control system designs, algorithms, and test results comprehensively.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of powertrain control software architecture.

Connaissances

Control theory

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

HIL testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Outils

dSPACE

ETAS

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a respected automotive manufacturer, is seeking a talented Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to join their team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This role is crucial for the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated control strategies for advanced vehicle powertrains, including internal combustion engines, hybrid systems, and electric powertrains. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, emissions compliance, and drivability. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in control theory, a deep understanding of powertrain systems, and proficiency with modeling and simulation tools. This is an opportunity to work on exciting technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge automotive solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement control algorithms for engine management systems, transmission control, hybrid control, and electric drive units. Utilise control system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to design, test, and validate control strategies. Collaborate with system engineers and calibration engineers to define control requirements and ensure system integration. Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and vehicle testing to validate control system performance. Analyze test data, identify issues, and implement necessary modifications to control software. Ensure powertrain control systems meet performance, fuel economy, emissions, and drivability targets. Stay updated on the latest advancements in powertrain technology and control strategies. Document control system designs, algorithms, and test results comprehensively. Contribute to the development and improvement of powertrain control software architecture.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive powertrain controls engineering. Strong knowledge of control theory and its application to automotive systems. Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation. Experience with embedded C programming for powertrain ECUs. Familiarity with powertrain components (engines, transmissions, electric motors, batteries). Experience with HIL testing systems and tools (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and a retirement fund. Employees will have access to professional development opportunities and training programs. This role provides the chance to work on innovative powertrain technologies in Queenstown . Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to automotive excellence.