Hybrid Automotive Performance Engineer (ECU & Dynamics)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunities

Upington facility

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an Automotive Performance Engineer to design, develop and test performance enhancements for a range of vehicles. You will work on engines, suspension, aerodynamics, and drivetrain to optimize power, handling and efficiency.

You will collaborate with fabrication teams, perform dyno tests, tune ECU maps, and maintain rigorous testing records while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive performance engineering, tuning, or motorsport.
• Strong understanding of engine performance, thermodynamics, and ECU tuning.
• Proficiency with dynamometers and data acquisition systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and aerodynamic principles.
• Experience with fabrication and modification of automotive components.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and meticulous testing.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to work hybrid schedule based in Upington.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement performance modifications for engines, suspension, braking, and aerodynamic systems.
• Conduct dyno testing and data acquisition to measure and analyze vehicle performance parameters.
• Tune engine management systems (ECU remapping) to optimize power output, fuel efficiency, and emissions.
• Collaborate with fabrication specialists and technicians to build and install performance components.
• Perform vehicle dynamics analysis and develop solutions to improve handling, stability, and ride comfort.
• Research and evaluate new performance technologies and aftermarket parts for potential integration.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Maintain detailed records of modifications, testing procedures, and results.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in automotive performance engineering.
• Ensure all modifications comply with relevant regulations and standards, where applicable, at our Upington facility.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

ECU tuning principles

Dyno testing experience

Fabrication proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Dynamometers

Data acquisition systems

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an Automotive Performance Engineer to design, develop and test performance enhancements for a range of vehicles. You will work on engines, suspension, aerodynamics, and drivetrain to optimize power, handling and efficiency.

You will collaborate with fabrication teams, perform dyno tests, tune ECU maps, and maintain rigorous testing records while ensuring regulatory compliance.