Senior Automotive Test Engineer: Lead Vehicle Validation

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a Senior Automotive Test Engineer for a leading global automotive manufacturer in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on planning, executing, and analyzing tests for components and full vehicles to ensure quality and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of automotive testing experience, strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, data acquisition, and reporting. This is a hands-on, deadline-driven position offering professional growth and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive testing and validation.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, powertrain and chassis systems.
• Proficiency with data acquisition systems and testing software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute test plans for automotive components, systems, and vehicles.
• Develop and implement testing methodologies (durability, performance, environmental).
• Operate and maintain test equipment (dynamometers, environmental chambers, data systems).
• Analyze test data, generate detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, collaborate with engineering teams to implement solutions.
• Ensure testing complies with standards, safety regulations, and quality benchmarks.
• Contribute to process improvements and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Manage test schedules and resources to meet deadlines.
• Stay updated on advancements in automotive testing techniques.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Data acquisition

Automotive testing

CAE knowledge

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Automotive testing software

Dynamometers

Environmental chambers

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a Senior Automotive Test Engineer for a leading global automotive manufacturer in Polokwane, Limpopo. The role focuses on planning, executing, and analyzing tests for components and full vehicles to ensure quality and performance.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of automotive testing experience, strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, data acquisition, and reporting. This is a hands-on, deadline-driven position offering professional growth and a collaborative