Hybrid Powertrain Engineer - Next-Gen Propulsion Innovator

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Advanced facilities

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Powertrain Engineer in Benoni for a hybrid role focused on design, development, and testing of vehicle powertrain systems. You will contribute to performance, efficiency and emissions improvements while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has powertrain development experience, proficiency in GT-SUITE and MATLAB/Simulink, and a solid understanding of EV systems and control strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering.
• Proven experience in automotive powertrain development.
• Experience with powertrain simulation tools and data acquisition.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, combustion and EV systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop powertrain components and systems.
• Perform simulations to optimize performance, fuel economy and emissions.
• Conduct physical testing and validation of powertrain subsystems.
• Collaborate with software, chassis and manufacturing teams.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate powertrain designs.
• Keep up with industry trends and regulatory changes.

Skills

Powertrain development

Powertrain simulations

Thermodynamics & combustion

EV systems & controls

Analytical & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-SUITE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Powertrain Engineer in Benoni for a hybrid role focused on design, development, and testing of vehicle powertrain systems. You will contribute to performance, efficiency and emissions improvements while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has powertrain development experience, proficiency in GT-SUITE and MATLAB/Simulink, and a solid understanding of EV systems and control strategies.