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Senior Automotive Powertrain Control Engineer

Bloemfontein, MangaungFull-time2026-10-18

Core

Design, development, calibration, and validation of control systems for internal combustion engines, hybrid powertrains, and electric vehicle drivetrains to optimize performance, fuel efficiency, and emissions.

Role type

Senior Automotive Powertrain Control Engineer

Builds

Robust and efficient control solutions for gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric powertrains

Domain

Automotive powertrain control systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Control theory, ECU development, Model-Based Development (MBD), MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, C/C++, CAN/UDS/XCP protocols, dynamometer testing, functional safety (ISO 26262)

Preferred skills

Experience with next-generation powertrain technologies

Technologies

MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, C, C++, CAN, UDS, XCP

Responsibilities

Design advanced control strategies for various powertrain types; Develop and calibrate ECUs using MBD tools; Optimize powertrain performance for power, fuel economy, and emissions; Perform system-level integration testing and validation on dynamometers; Analyze test data to refine control algorithms; Collaborate with software and hardware teams; Ensure compliance with emissions regulations; Troubleshoot complex control system issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC