Senior Powertrain Calibration Engineer — Drive Performance

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & development

Annual leave & wellness

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Calibration Engineer to lead calibration of gasoline and diesel powertrains. You will tune ECUs, analyze data, and validate calibrations using dynamometers and vehicle testing to optimize performance, fuel economy and emissions.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for this role. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on calibration experience, proficiency with INCA/ETAS/ECU-TEST, and a solid background in engine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years hands-on automotive powertrain calibration experience.
• Proficient with INCA, ETAS and ECU-TEST calibration tools.
• Strong knowledge of engine principles, combustion and emissions formation.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis software (AVL Concerto, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with emissions testing procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills; strong teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple calibration tasks independently.
• Experience with hybrid or electric powertrains is a plus.
• Eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute calibration strategies for powertrains.
• Calibrate engine parameters for performance, drivability, and emissions.
• Use dynamometers and vehicle testing for calibration development and validation.
• Analyze performance and emissions data to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with engine design teams to define calibration needs.
• Maintain calibration documentation and maps.
• Ensure compliance with local and international emissions standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement calibration solutions.
• Stay current with powertrain technologies and tools.
• Mentor junior calibration engineers.

Connaissances

Powertrain calibration

ECU tuning

Data analysis

Diagnostics

Hybrid powertrains

Teamwork

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Related discipline

Outils

INCA

ETAS

ECU-TEST

AVL Concerto

MATLAB/Simulink

Description du poste

Placements24 in Durban seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Calibration Engineer to lead calibration of gasoline and diesel powertrains. You will tune ECUs, analyze data, and validate calibrations using dynamometers and vehicle testing to optimize performance, fuel economy and emissions.

Strong problem-solving and teamwork are essential for this role. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of hands-on calibration experience, proficiency with INCA/ETAS/ECU-TEST, and a solid background in engine