South Africa: Endurance Engineer (1 Year FTC) posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

About the Role

Abantu Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Endurance Engineer to join our team on a 1-year fixed-term contract (FTC). As an Endurance Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and controlling vehicle endurance testing, analyzing test data, and collaborating with local and overseas engineers. If you have a passion for vehicles and excellent technical skills, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and control a group of vehicles on endurance
• Accurately identify, analyse and report on problems encountered during testing
• Prepare and analyse measured test data for test vehicles
• Compile detailed vehicle test reports and results
• Ensure special test requirements are met to ensure release milestones
• Liaise with local and overseas engineers on vehicle tests and development
• Update of the company’s systems with vehicle and fault diagnosis

Requirements

• South African citizen
• National Diploma/ Degree in a suitable engineering field (Electrical/Mechanical, Mechatronics advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in the automotive, vehicle component or testing industry
• Sound knowledge of and be able to evaluate the total vehicle and its operation
• Exposure to testing and measuring vehicles, with a good understanding of the operation and functioning of an automobile
• Knowledge of internal combustion vehicles, including their drive trains. EV and Hybrid vehicle knowledge is advantageous
• Knowledge of diagnostic systems used to manage vehicle SW, problems, and repair instructions
• Understanding of technical engineering concepts and design
• Languages: able to speak, read and write English (German/Portuguese/Afrikaans would be beneficial)
• Excellent computing skills and competency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Projects)
• Possess an unendorsed Code 08 drivers license, with at least 5 years experience
• Exhibit a solution-oriented approach, with the necessary resolve and ability to operate effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines
• Working knowledge of vehicle electronic communication systems
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Be flexible regarding working times
• Be a team player, yet demonstrate the ability to operate independently and apply own initiative accordingly
• Able to travel nationally and internationally
• Be passionate about vehicles

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.