Principal Powertrain Engineer - ICE/EV/Hybrid Leader

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Life insurance

Retirement match

Paid time off

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead its Powertrain Development in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will guide ICE, EV, and Hybrid powertrain design, testing, and validation, shaping future mobility with a global automotive leader.

You will mentor engineers, drive complex multi-disciplinary projects, and ensure compliance with emissions standards while advancing innovative and efficient propulsion systems. A hybrid work setup is offered.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related automotive engineering field.
12+ years of progressive experience in automotive powertrain design and development with leadership experience.
Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from concept to production.
Expertise in ICE, EV, hybrid powertrains and power electronics.
Strong simulation/analysis tool knowledge: GT-Power, ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

Lead design, development, and integration of powertrain systems (ICE, EV, Hybrid).
Provide technical direction and mentorship to powertrain teams.
Oversee simulations and analyses (FEA, CFD, system modeling).
Define specifications, performance targets, and validation strategies.
Collaborate with vehicle integration, electrical, and software teams; manage suppliers.