Powertrain Calibration Engineer — ECU Tuning & Performance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an expert Automotive Powertrain Calibrator for our Bloemfontein engineering team. The role focuses on optimizing ECU calibrations to improve power, drivability, fuel efficiency and emissions across gasoline, diesel and hybrid powertrains using dynamometer and real‑world testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years hands‑on calibration experience, deep knowledge of IC engine operation, and proficiency with INCA, CANape, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as Automotive Powertrain Calibrator.
• Strong knowledge of IC engine operation and controls; emissions experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ECU calibration strategies across platforms.
• Test engines and vehicles on dynamometers and real driving conditions.
• Analyze performance, fuel economy, and emissions data to identify optimizations.
• Tune ignition timing, fuel injection, VVT, and boost control.
• Ensure emissions compliance and performance targets; collaborate with design engineers.
• Use calibration software (INCA, CANape, MATLAB/Simulink) to modify strategies.
• Document development, testing procedures and results.

Skills

IC engine principles

Calibration expertise

Analytical problem solving

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

INCA

CANape

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an expert Automotive Powertrain Calibrator for our Bloemfontein engineering team. The role focuses on optimizing ECU calibrations to improve power, drivability, fuel efficiency and emissions across gasoline, diesel and hybrid powertrains using dynamometer and real‑world testing.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years hands‑on calibration experience, deep knowledge of IC engine operation, and proficiency with INCA, CANape, and MATLAB/Simulink.