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Powertrain Software Systems Engineer

Executive Placements
Whittlesea Full-day Full-time

Description:

REQUIREMENTS

Affirmative Action South African citizen N.Dip/ B.Tech/ B.Eng/ B.Sc Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Mechatronics Engineering A minimum of 1 year of experience working in an automotive engine management environment Experience with powertrain management systems, vehicle emission control systems, vehicle emissions legislation Experience with the testing of powertrain systems and data analysis using measurement equipment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Familiarity with engines, powertrain systems and powertrain-related engineering concepts Specialised computer literacy, including engine management, diagnostics and simulation tools such as (but not limited to) ODIS Engineering, INCA, ASCMO, Silver Synopsis, MATLAB Simulink, and DiagRA Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) Strong report writing, analytical and presentation skills Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills Competence in project management and the ability to plan, execute and track technical projects Systematic/ methodical and scientific approach to problem-solving Capability in risk identification, analysis and mitigation planning Ability to monitor project progress, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure compliance with deadlines and quality standards Code 08 driver’s licence

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the in-house capability of development, testing and corrective actions on electronic powertrain (engine and transmission) management systems used by the group, to group and world emission legislation standards Conducting engine management calibration, testing and release functions, both locally and internationally, to ensure a well-engineered product to group standards Conduct engine application on the test benches and in vehicles by modifying relevant parameters, recording measured variables, and evaluating their effects to determine optimal parameter configurations for performance, emissions and hardware protection Evaluate vehicle behaviour and conduct engine management calibration by preparing test vehicles, executing procedures and reporting findings to support system development and fault diagnosis Coordinate the installation of engine management test equipment (e.g. temperature and pressure sensors, control unit measurement tools) into both EVs and ICE vehicles, ensuring full system functionality and test accuracy Analyse and process test data using specialised software (INCA and DiagRA) to produce insights supporting application changes and software release decisions Represent product development in cross-divisional and corporate forums, contributing to discussions, negotiations and presentations to align development goals, timing and cost considerations Support t
23 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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