South Africa: Application Engineer (2-Year Contract) – Automotive posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

REQUIREMENTS

• South African citizen, residing in Gqeberha area or willing to relocate
• BSc / BTech / BEng in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in an engine management, development or testing related environment OR minimum 2 years experience working with SiL/MiL/HiL projects
• Knowledge of application software, measurements and fault-finding tools (e.g. INCA, DiagRa, ASCMO)
• Advanced computer literacy Matlab and/or Python
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of engine application and powertrain components
• Understand the concept of engine testing on test bench
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of vehicle testing and diagnostics
• Self-motivation, good time management, data analysis and report writing ability
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Code 08 Driver’s Licence
• A working knowledge of the German language will be an advantage
• Able to travel for extended periods both locally and internationally

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring the in-house capability of design, development, test, and corrective action on electronic engine management systems used by the group and international legislation requirements
• Conducting Engine and Transmission Control Unit (ECU & TCU) calibration tasks on test bench, in vehicle and in simulated (virtual) environments
• Conducting vehicle tests to ensure all VW requirements in terms of engine behaviour and vehicle driveability are met
• Fault-finding, data analysis and problem resolution of control unit-related topics
• Completion of Software in the Loop (SiL) projects for the Group, including validation of Mainline SiL-Setups and vECU integration
• Completion of Model in the Loop (MiL) and Hardware in the Loop (HiL) projects for the Group, related to Powertrain components and systems