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Senior Automotive Mechanical Engineer - Powertrain Development

Johannesburg, GautengFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Design, development, testing, and validation of advanced powertrain systems including engines, transmissions, and hybrid/electric drivelines.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (powertrain)

Builds

Internal combustion engines, transmissions, and hybrid/electric vehicle powertrains

Domain

Automotive, powertrain engineering

Required skills

Mechanical design, FEA, CFD, CAD modeling, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, mechanics of materials, control systems, powertrain testing, data acquisition, project management, team leadership

Preferred skills

Hybrid/electric vehicle powertrain development experience

Technologies

CATIA, SolidWorks, Creo, ANSYS, STAR-CCM+, Adams

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of new powertrain components, conduct mechanical design and simulation, oversee CAD model creation, plan and execute testing procedures, analyze test data and implement design solutions, manage project timelines and budgets, mentor junior engineers, ensure compliance with safety regulations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC