Senior Powertrain Control Engineer (IC/HEV)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

Professional development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automotive Powertrain Control Engineer to optimize engine and HEV/BEV powertrains through advanced control strategies. You will calibrate and validate control systems for engines, transmissions, and hybrid powertrains, contributing to future vehicle development.

The role requires a strong background in control theory, embedded systems, and powertrain dynamics, with hands-on experience in calibration, testing, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a focus on control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced powertrain control algorithms for engines, transmissions, and HEV/BEV powertrains (≤140 chars).
• Calibrate control parameters to optimize performance, fuel economy, and emissions across conditions (≤140 chars).
• Design and execute test plans using dynamometers, vehicle tests, and simulations (≤140 chars).
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and modify strategies accordingly (≤140 chars).
• Collaborate with hardware and system engineers for seamless integration (≤140 chars).
• Maintain documentation for control strategies, calibration data, and test reports (≤140 chars).
• Troubleshoot control-related issues during development and validation (≤140 chars).
• Stay updated on new powertrain tech and regulatory requirements (≤140 chars).
• Contribute to model-based control system development and validation (≤140 chars).

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded systems

Control theory

Powertrain dynamics

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (control)

Tools

INCA

CANape

ETAS

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automotive Powertrain Control Engineer to optimize engine and HEV/BEV powertrains through advanced control strategies. You will calibrate and validate control systems for engines, transmissions, and hybrid powertrains, contributing to future vehicle development.

The role requires a strong background in control theory, embedded systems, and powertrain dynamics, with hands-on experience in calibration, testing, and data analysis.