Senior Automotive Performance Engineer – Hybrid R&D

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Advanced testing facilities

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 represents an automotive R&D leader in East London seeking a Senior Automotive Performance Engineer to optimize vehicle performance from simulation to calibration and validation. Hybrid work model and cross-functional collaboration are offered.

Sharing expertise in vehicle dynamics and powertrain technologies, you will lead testing programs, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Significant experience in automotive performance engineering.
• Proven expertise in vehicle dynamics and powertrain control.

Responsibilities

• Design strategies to enhance vehicle performance (acceleration, braking, handling, fuel efficiency).
• Conduct performance testing with dynamometers, track tests and real-world driving.
• Analyze test data to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Calibrate engine management, transmission, and chassis control systems.
• Utilize MATLAB/Simulink for performance modeling and prediction.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing and testing teams to meet targets.
• Troubleshoot performance-related issues and provide reports.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Powertrain engineering

Control systems

Data acquisition

MATLAB/Simulink

Analytical skills

Independence & leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Placements24 represents an automotive R&D leader in East London seeking a Senior Automotive Performance Engineer to optimize vehicle performance from simulation to calibration and validation. Hybrid work model and cross-functional collaboration are offered.

Sharing expertise in vehicle dynamics and powertrain technologies, you will lead testing programs, analyze data, and drive continuous improvement across the development lifecycle.