Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Health & dental insurance

Professional development

State-of-the-art testing equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer in Pretoria to safeguard the quality of automotive software and hardware. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility, enabling involvement in testing across the development lifecycle.

The candidate will design and execute test plans, perform various test types, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure issues are resolved and testability is maintained.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and protocols (ISO 26262, AUTOSAR).
• Experience with automation testing frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for automotive software and hardware.
• Perform functional, performance, integration, and regression testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and issues using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to resolve issues and verify fixes.
• Participate in design reviews and requirements analysis to ensure testability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Skills

QA in automotive

Testing methodologies

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Test management tools

Defect tracking systems

Automation testing frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Pretoria . You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of automotive software and hardware components. This hybrid position allows for a balance of in-office collaboration and remote work flexibility, providing the opportunity to contribute to the development of safe and high-performing vehicles. Your expertise in testing methodologies and deep understanding of automotive systems will be vital in identifying and resolving issues before they reach the end-user, upholding our client's commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for automotive software and hardware.
• Perform functional, performance, integration, and regression testing.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and issues using bug tracking systems.
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to resolve issues and verify fixes.
• Participate in design reviews and requirements analysis to ensure testability.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance within the automotive industry.
• Proficiency with test management tools and defect tracking systems.
• Familiarity with automotive standards and protocols (e.g., ISO 26262, AUTOSAR).
• Experience with automation testing frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Access to state-of-the-art testing equipment and facilities.