Automotive Test and Validation Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to diverse automotive testing

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Test and Validation Engineer for an on-site role in Upington, Northern Cape. You will design test plans, execute tests, analyze results, and report findings to guide product development.

You will operate dynamometers and data acquisition systems, ensure SAE/ISO compliance, and collaborate with engineers to implement improvements. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 3+ years in automotive testing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in test and validation in automotive.
• Knowledge of SAE/ISO standards and reporting requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive test plans for automotive components and systems.
• Conduct performance, durability, environmental, and functional testing.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, including dynamometers and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data to identify deviations or failures and report findings.
• Document test results and prepare detailed technical reports for engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot issues during testing and collaborate with engineers to implement fixes.
• Ensure testing activities comply with SAE/ISO standards and customer specifications.
• Validate prototype components and production parts against design requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dynamometers

Environmental chambers

Data acquisition systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a reputable automotive component supplier, is seeking a diligent Automotive Test and Validation Engineer to join their technical team in Upington, Northern Cape. This role is fundamental to ensuring the performance, reliability, and compliance of automotive parts and systems through rigorous testing procedures. You will be responsible for designing test plans, executing tests, analyzing results, and reporting findings to guide product development. This is an on-site position, requiring your dedicated presence at our client's facility in Upington, Northern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for automotive components and systems.
• Conduct various tests, including performance, durability, environmental, and functional testing.
• Operate and maintain test equipment, including dynamometers, environmental chambers, and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze test data using statistical methods and identify performance deviations or failures.
• Document test results accurately and create detailed technical reports for engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot issues encountered during testing and collaborate with engineers to find solutions.
• Ensure that all testing activities comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., SAE, ISO) and customer specifications.
• Validate prototype components and production parts against design requirements.
• Recommend product improvements based on test findings.
• Maintain a safe and organized test environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in test and validation engineering, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Proficiency in operating various testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Strong understanding of automotive components and systems.
• Experience with test automation and scripting is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in reporting.
• A valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in testing methodologies.
• Exposure to diverse automotive testing projects.
• A stable and supportive work environment in **Upington, Northern Cape**.
• Contribution to product quality and innovation.