ENGINEER – Automotive Endurance/Electrical (Kariega/Uitenhage Contract)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• Plan, organise 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

• ESSENTIAL:

  • Minimum National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in a suitable engineering field (Electrical/Electronic or Mechatronics preferred)
  • Minimum of 1 year’s relevant experience in the automotive industry
  • Have extensive 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
  • Understanding of technical Engineering concepts and design, physics, electronics and measurement.
  • Be able to speak, read and write English (German would be advantageous)
  • Competent in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)
  • Possess an unendorsed Code 08 driver’s license
  • Have at least 5 years driving experience
  • 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
  • Exhibit a solution-oriented approach, with the necessary resolve and ability to operate effectively under pressure to meet set deadlines
  • Willing to travel nationally and internationally