Hybrid Automotive Test Engineer – Powertrain & Systems

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 520.000 - 860.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Test Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing tests for automotive systems to ensure performance, durability, and regulatory compliance.

You will work with advanced testing equipment in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with focused remote tasks. A strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering and hands-on testing experience is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of automotive testing and validation experience.
• Familiarity with automotive testing equipment and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for automotive systems and components (e.g., powertrain, chassis, electrical systems).
• Set up and operate test equipment, including data acquisition systems and dynamometers.
• Execute performance, durability, environmental, and functional tests.
• Analyze test data, interpret results, and generate detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Identify, document and track defects found during testing.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve test-related problems.
• Ensure testing activities comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical drawing interpretation

Documentation skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Dynamometers

Test equipment calibration

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Test Engineer in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role involves designing, executing, and analyzing tests for automotive systems to ensure performance, durability, and regulatory compliance.

You will work with advanced testing equipment in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with focused remote tasks. A strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering and hands-on testing experience is required.