Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer for Hybrid & EV Systems

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Presencial; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control strategies for powertrains including ICE, hybrid, and electric systems. You will optimize performance, emissions, and drivability.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C, and HIL testing tools (dSPACE, ETAS), collaborating with calibration and systems engineers to deliver robust control software and validation results.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive powertrain controls engineering.
• Strong knowledge of control theory and its application to automotive systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for control system design and simulation.
• Experience with embedded C programming for powertrain ECUs.
• Familiarity with powertrain components (engines, transmissions, electric motors, batteries).
• Experience with HIL testing systems and tools (e.g., dSPACE, ETAS).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement control algorithms for engine management systems, transmission control, hybrid control, and electric drive units.
• Utilise control system modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to design, test, and validate control strategies.
• Collaborate with system engineers and calibration engineers to define control requirements and ensure system integration.
• Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and vehicle testing to validate control system performance.
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and implement necessary modifications to control software.
• Ensure powertrain control systems meet performance, fuel economy, emissions, and drivability targets.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in powertrain technology and control strategies.
• Document control system designs, algorithms, and test results comprehensively.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of powertrain control software architecture.

Conhecimentos

Control theory

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

HIL testing

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Electrical or Automotive Engineering

Ferramentas

dSPACE

ETAS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, seeks an Automotive Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control strategies for powertrains including ICE, hybrid, and electric systems. You will optimize performance, emissions, and drivability.

You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded C, and HIL testing tools (dSPACE, ETAS), collaborating with calibration and systems engineers to deliver robust control software and validation results.