Hybrid Automotive Performance Engineer - Tuning & Dyno

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Advanced tuning equipment access

Training & certifications

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Hybrid Automotive Performance Specialist to optimize engines, ECUs, suspensions, and brakes across a range of vehicles. This role combines hands-on workshop tasks with strategic client consultation and remote duties for development and admin work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tuning or performance roles, deep knowledge of engine mechanics and ECU programming, and experience with dynos and data acquisition.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Automotive Performance or similar role
• Knowledge of engine mechanics and tuning principles
• ECU programming experience and data analysis skills

Responsibilities

• Design performance tuning strategies for engines, transmissions, and ECUs.
• Conduct dyno testing and analyze data to evaluate improvements.
• Install and configure performance components (turbochargers, exhausts, suspension, brakes).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engine performance issues.
• Develop custom tuning maps based on vehicle requirements.
• Provide expert client consultation on upgrades and customization.
• Maintain detailed records of modifications and tests.
• Stay updated with trends and regulations in automotive performance.
• Collaborate with service team for seamless integration.

Skills

Automotive performance tuning

ECU programming

Dyno testing

Data acquisition

Diagnostics

Education

Automotive certifications

Tools

Engine dynamometers

Tuning software platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, South Africa, seeks a Hybrid Automotive Performance Specialist to optimize engines, ECUs, suspensions, and brakes across a range of vehicles. This role combines hands-on workshop tasks with strategic client consultation and remote duties for development and admin work.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in tuning or performance roles, deep knowledge of engine mechanics and ECU programming, and experience with dynos and data acquisition.