System Developer - Powertrain Controls & Calibration

System Developer - Powertrain Controls & Calibration

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 Strategy & Concept within the department Complete Powertrain Engineering (CPE) is responsible for developing concepts and system solutions for propulsion systems including hybrid systems in Volvo Car Corporation vehicles. The section consists of about 20 individuals working with systems engineering, concept development, function ownership, advanced engineering projects and CAE simulations (SIL and HIL test environments).

As a System Developer - Powertrain Controls & Calibration (PCC) your main task is to lead technical cross functional system solutions within PCC during the concept development phase. Example of System Development projects is development of a control system for next generation Volvo Engine Architecture - VEA engines including new features like Power pulse, Smart CO2, KERS and other alternative hybrid solutions. The system developer operates as a leader and leads the system solutions across necessary departments and in cooperation with other units. We are now heading towards an expanding phase with many highly interesting projects about to be kicked off. Therefore we are reinforcing our team with an additional system developer.

Main responsibilities

* To develop and deliver planned system solutions within PCC, in line with the business goals 2020, and thereby strengthen Volvo Car Corporations' competitiveness
* Challenge the organization and existing technology solutions

Required qualifications

* Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, Applied Physics, Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent
* 5-10 years of experience from powertrain development tasks
* Experience from all product development phases (advanced engineering, concept, industrialisation, quality, aftermarket)
* Good knowledge of powertrain (powertrain controls, engine, transmission, hybrid, powertrain installations)
* Good knowledge of the energy processes in combustion engines and hybrid powertrains
* Knowledge in energy consumption for propelling a vehicle
* Experience and good understanding of systems engineering
* Huge interest in cars and powertrains
* Drivers licence (B)

Personal qualities

* Innovative
* Experience from leadership
* Structured, with good analytical skills
* Capable of focusing on both daily issues and long term visions

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 Sally Alverstrand at +46 729 88 94 57 or by e-mail sally.alverstrand@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 7th December, 2015.