System Design Control Engineer Combustion - Function Developer

System Design Control Engineer Combustion - Function Developer

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers around the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.

The section Engine Controls & Calibration is responsible for function development, calibration and validation of engine control in Volvo Car Groups petrol and diesel engines. The section consists of around 100 persons working in the engine dynos, vehicle dynos, in vehicles and with simulations.

As System Design Control Engineer (SDCE) - Engine Combustion Control within the group Combustion & Air Charge Control Petrol you are responsible for the development of functionality for the Engine Management System (EMS). The group is responsible for Torque Model, Control of actuators for the Air Charge, Knock Control and Combustion Setpoints. Your challenge is to develop technical solutions that will have a great impact on how the customer experiences the car and its drivability. You will work in cross functional teams with other groups and EMS-suppliers. Your technical competence, as well as your ability to manage projects, should be strong so that you can make your own decisions and technical conclusions. Your mindset should be analytic and with an aim of finding solutions.

Main responsibilities

* Responsible for the development of engine control software for Combustion- and Knock Control
* Drive collaboration with external parties such as universities and EMS suppliers
* Initiate and participate in annual studies and advanced engineering tasks (FU)
* Gain knowledge by e.g. competitor analysis, conferences and technical papers
* Actively participate in system team work across MU, DLI, KD and suppliers and lead technical team meetings (GTM)

Required qualifications

* MSc Engineer in mechanical, electronics, applied physics or equivalent. Preferably a Ph.D. in Control Theory and/or Internal Combustion Engines
* Very good practical and theoretical knowledge within internal combustion engines, EMS and the impact on complete vehicle
* Preferably experience from software development, embedded systems in particular
* Meritorious is experience in Concerto, INCA-PC, Matlab, Simulink, Targetlink, Python and SW unit testing
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Driver's license (B) is a requirement

Personal qualities

* Problem solver
* Self-managed, while being a good team player
* Curious with a very good analytical ability
* Good interpersonal and communication skills

About Volvo Car Group
The future belongs to those who are empowered by a great idea and have the ability to carry it out. At Volvo Car Group, our vision is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to create the next generation Volvo cars in a global, dynamic and respectful environment. We will support you to reach your full potential. Join us on this exciting journey into the future.

Contact
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Nadja Bergman at +46 729889828 or by e-mail nadja.bergman@randstad.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than December 6th 2015.