Senior Powertrain Engineer: Innovate ICE & Hybrid Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Pension fund

Access to R&D facilities

Career advancement

Collaborative, innovative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Development Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to lead the design, development, calibration, and testing of advanced powertrain systems, including engines and transmissions. You will drive performance, emissions, and efficiency improvements while aligning with regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on testing with dynamometers, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, innovative

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in automotive powertrain development.
• Strong knowledge of IC engines, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Hands-on experience with engine dynamometers and emissions measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of powertrain systems including engine and transmission components.
• Perform detailed performance and emissions testing on engine test benches and prototypes.
• Conduct thermodynamic and combustion analyses to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Develop and refine engine control strategies and calibration parameters using industry tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure powertrain integration meets performance targets.
• Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and implement design solutions.

Skills

Powertrain development

Thermodynamics

Combustion analysis

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

AVL BOOST

INCA

Engine dynamometers

Emissions testing equipment

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Powertrain Development Engineer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal to lead the design, development, calibration, and testing of advanced powertrain systems, including engines and transmissions. You will drive performance, emissions, and efficiency improvements while aligning with regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on testing with dynamometers, strong thermodynamics knowledge, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, innovative