Remote Lead Powertrain Calibration Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote position

Executive‑level salary

Performance-based bonus

Access to advanced tools

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Automotive Powertrain Calibration Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead a global team, define calibration strategies, and oversee calibration of engines and transmissions to meet performance, emissions, and drivability targets.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge powertrain development, collaboration with design and emissions teams, and mentoring engineers in a remote, world-wide program.

Formación

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in automotive powertrain calibration.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in an engineering team.
• Expertise in calibrating gasoline, diesel, and/or hybrid powertrains.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the powertrain calibration team, providing technical guidance and project oversight.
• Develop and execute calibration strategies for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains to meet performance and regulatory requirements.
• Calibrate engine control modules (ECMs) and transmission control modules (TCMs) for optimal power, torque, fuel efficiency, and emissions.
• Utilize dynamometers, test vehicles, and advanced data acquisition tools for calibration and validation.
• Analyze test data and simulation results to identify and resolve calibration issues.
• Develop and implement advanced control algorithms and strategies.
• Collaborate with engine design, transmission development, and emissions teams to achieve program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with global emissions regulations and driveability standards.
• Mentor junior calibration engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest powertrain technologies, calibration tools, and industry best practices.

Conocimientos

Powertrain calibration

Team leadership

Hybrid powertrains

Control systems

Emissions regulations

Educación

Master's or Ph.D. in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Herramientas

ETAS INCA

dSPACE tools

Vector tools

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Automotive Powertrain Calibration Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead a global team, define calibration strategies, and oversee calibration of engines and transmissions to meet performance, emissions, and drivability targets.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge powertrain development, collaboration with design and emissions teams, and mentoring engineers in a remote, world-wide program.