System Development Control Engineer

System Design Control Engineer Diesel Combustion

At Research & Development, you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers over 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 development of 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 are 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 a System Design Control Engineer (SDCE) - Engine Combustion Control within the group Diesel Combustion Control you are responsible for the development of functionality for the Engine Management System (EMS) and Combustion development. The group is responsible for Engine out emissions calibration including fuel efficiency, engine performance calibration and torque models. 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 Control
* Combustion development by improved fuel injection and air charge
* Drive collaboration with external parties such as universities and EMS suppliers
* Initiate and participate in annual studies and advanced engineering tasks
* Gain knowledge by e.g. competitor analysis, conferences and technical papers
* Actively participate in system teamwork across Engine Engineering, Powertrain installation, Complete Powertrain and suppliers and lead technical team meetings

Required qualifications

* M.Sc. Engineer in mechanical, electronics, applied physics or equivalent
* Experience from Internal Combustion Engines, preferably Diesel
* Very good practical and theoretical knowledge within internal combustion engines, EMS and the impact on complete vehicle
* Experience from software development, embedded systems in particular
* Experience in Matlab, Simulink and Targetlink
* Meritorious is experience in Concerto, INCA-PC, ASCMO, and Python
* 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 premium car brand". And we believe our global success will be driven by making life less complicated for people, while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. 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 729889828or by e-mail nadja.bergman@randstad.se.
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 24th of September, 2015.