Powertrain Controls Engineer – Hybrid & EV Calibrations
Placements24
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Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to join their Soweto-based team. You will design, calibrate, and validate control systems for both internal combustion and hybrid/electric powertrains, optimizing performance, efficiency and drivability.
The role requires a strong foundation in control theory and automotive engineering, with hands-on experience using MATLAB/Simulink, INCA, and dSPACE.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 4 years in automotive powertrain controls development or calibration.
- Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink; experience with INCA or dSPACE; CAN/UDS knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop EMS and hybrid/electric powertrain control strategies.
- Calibrate control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and INCA.
- Optimize powertrain performance, fuel economy, and emissions.
- Develop and execute test plans on dynamometer and in-vehicle.
- Analyze test data and adjust control parameters.
- Collaborate with hardware and software teams for integration.
- Troubleshoot control system issues during development and production.
- Stay current with powertrain tech and control methodologies.
- Document designs, calibration procedures, and test results.
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Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to join their Soweto-based team. You will design, calibrate, and validate control systems for both internal combustion and hybrid/electric powertrains, optimizing performance, efficiency and drivability.
The role requires a strong foundation in control theory and automotive engineering, with hands-on experience using MATLAB/Simulink, INCA, and dSPACE.
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