Endurance Engineer (1 Year FTC)

Recruiter: Abantu Staffing Solutions

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Date posted: Friday, March 13, 2026

Location: Kariega, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

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 driver's 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

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