Senior Powertrain Engineer - ICE & Hybrid Innovation

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Performance bonus

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Powertrain systems for its Benoni-based R&D facility. You will lead design, development, testing, and validation of engines, hybrids, and related components, applying thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science to push efficiency and emissions performance.

You will use CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and GT-SUITE to simulate and validate powertrains, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in automotive powertrain design and development.
• Deep understanding of engine principles, thermodynamics, combustion, and mechanical design.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAE software (CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, GT-SUITE).
• Hands-on powertrain testing and data acquisition experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for design optimization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; knowledge of emissions regulations.
• Familiarity with hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize powertrain components for automotive applications.
• Use CAD/CAE tools for design, analysis (FEA, CFD), and performance simulation.
• Conduct testing and validation on benches and in simulations.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes and implement improvements.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure designs meet performance, durability, reliability, and emissions targets.

Skills

Powertrain design

Thermodynamics

Fluid dynamics

Vibration analysis

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

ANSYS

GT-SUITE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Powertrain systems for its Benoni-based R&D facility. You will lead design, development, testing, and validation of engines, hybrids, and related components, applying thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science to push efficiency and emissions performance.

You will use CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS, and GT-SUITE to simulate and validate powertrains, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet