Automotive Test & Validation Engineer - Hybrid (Pretoria)

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Automotive Test & Validation Engineer to join its Pretoria, Gauteng operations. You will design, execute, and analyze tests across components and vehicle systems, collaborating closely with design teams to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes testing methodologies, data interpretation, and delivering actionable feedback to drive product quality and reliability. Hybrid work arrangement applies in Pretoria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years in automotive testing and validation.
• Solid knowledge of automotive systems and failure modes.
• Experience with test automation and data acquisition systems.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem solving.
• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans for automotive components and systems.
• Execute durability, performance, environmental, and functional tests.
• Operate testing equipment and instrumentation.
• Analyze test data and generate detailed reports.
• Identify defects and drive resolution with teams.
• Collaborate with design to meet testing objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous testing-process improvements in Pretoria.

Skills

Test automation

Data acquisition

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test automation tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Automotive Test & Validation Engineer to join its Pretoria, Gauteng operations. You will design, execute, and analyze tests across components and vehicle systems, collaborating closely with design teams to meet stringent requirements.

The role emphasizes testing methodologies, data interpretation, and delivering actionable feedback to drive product quality and reliability. Hybrid work arrangement applies in Pretoria.