Senior Automotive Powertrain Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Powertrain Systems for a fully remote team. The role focuses on design, development, and optimization of advanced powertrain components and systems, spanning internal combustion and electric vehicle propulsion.

You will leverage deep mechanical engineering expertise to tackle complex challenges, collaborating with international teams and driving improvements in performance, efficiency, and emissions from a

Qualifications

• Senior Mechanical Engineer with focus on powertrain systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize powertrain components and systems for automotive propulsion.
• Collaborate with international teams on advanced simulation and analysis tasks.
• Contribute to performance, efficiency and emissions improvements for future vehicle generations.

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Powertrain Systems to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for the design, development, and optimization of advanced powertrain components and systems, driving the future of automotive propulsion. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to tackle complex engineering challenges, working collaboratively with international teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, extensive experience with powertrain technologies (both internal combustion and electric vehicle powertrains), and proficiency in advanced simulation and analysis tools. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated engineer to contribute to groundbreaking projects from the comfort of their home office. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for automotive technology, capable of thriving in a dynamic, remote work environment. Your contributions will significantly influence the performance, efficiency, and emissions of future vehicle generations.