Senior Powertrain Development Engineer (Hybrid/EV)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health and wellness benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Access to advanced testing facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Development Engineer to lead design, calibration, and validation of ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains. The role focuses on achieving performance, efficiency, and emissions targets within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in powertrain development, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and fluency with tools like MATLAB/Simulink. Collaboration with international teams and continued learning are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive automotive powertrain experience.
• Experience with ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains desirable.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink or GT-SUITE.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of engine control systems and calibration tools.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and calibration of automotive powertrain systems (ICE, hybrid, EV).
• Conduct performance testing, data analysis, and simulation to optimize efficiency and emissions.
• Develop and validate powertrain control strategies and algorithms.
• Collaborate with global teams on powertrain integration and component selection.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex powertrain issues during development and testing.
• Ensure compliance with emissions regulations and performance standards.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations for reviews.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on powertrain development.
• Stay abreast of latest powertrain technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to future powertrain architectures and strategies.

Skills

Powertrain development

Thermodynamics

Control systems

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or closely related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

GT-SUITE

Dynamometer testing

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Development Engineer to lead design, calibration, and validation of ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains. The role focuses on achieving performance, efficiency, and emissions targets within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in powertrain development, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and fluency with tools like MATLAB/Simulink. Collaboration with international teams and continued learning are essential.