Senior NVH Test Engineer - Automotive Systems

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Training opportunities

Annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Engineer specializing in NVH to join our advanced testing facility. You will plan, execute, and analyze NVH tests for engines, exhaust, chassis, and interior components.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on NVH experience, proficiency with Brüel & Kjær, LMS, MATLAB, and Simcenter Testlab, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. You will develop mitigation strategies, correlate test results with simulations, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on automotive NVH testing and analysis.
• Proven expertise in NVH measurements and interpreting acoustic data.
• Proficiency with NVH measurement hardware and analysis software.
• Strong understanding of acoustic principles and vibration phenomena.
• Experience with modal analysis, acoustic intensity, and sound quality metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute NVH testing for automotive components and systems, including engines, exhaust, chassis, and interior elements.
• Utilize NVH measurement equipment and software.
• Analyze NVH data to identify root causes of noise and vibration issues.
• Develop and implement NVH mitigation strategies with design and engineering teams.
• Correlate test results with simulations and contribute to predictive NVH models.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports and recommendations for internal teams and clients.
• Stay updated on NVH testing methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in NVH testing activities.

Skills

NVH testing

Acoustics

Modal analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Acoustics background

Tools

Brüel & Kjær

LMS

MATLAB

Simcenter Testlab

Job description

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a Senior Automotive Test Engineer specializing in NVH to join our advanced testing facility. You will plan, execute, and analyze NVH tests for engines, exhaust, chassis, and interior components.

The role requires 6+ years of hands-on NVH experience, proficiency with Brüel & Kjær, LMS, MATLAB, and Simcenter Testlab, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. You will develop mitigation strategies, correlate test results with simulations, and contribute to