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Publicerad 2024-06-07

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Do you share our conviction that the combustion engine will play an important role in the transportation industry for many years to come? Are you are thrilled by the opportunity to be part of developing new internal combustion engine technology that will lead to sustainable transportation across the globe? Then take the opportunity to join our team.


Who are you?

You enjoy going deep into technical details just as much as you appreciate the complexity of the entire development cycle. You are curious and seek to improve your knowledge in new areas. For you, improve quality and customer satisfaction on existing products, is as important as the development of new products. You are self-driven, well organized, and comfortable working autonomous, but you prefer being part of a team. You are comfortable in building new relations. For this position I need a person with previous Volvo experience and good knowledge what it means to have a GCR role since there will be very limited time for hand-over and training.

  • M.Sc. degree or higher in mechanical engineering or similar
  • You have good knowledge in Volvo Tools and processes.
  • You have previous experience from working with electromechanical products.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

What will you do?

As a Global Component Responsible your role is to lead the development and maintenance of Starter Motors for all Heavy Duty (HD) engines, regardless of where in the world they are operating. This means maintaining a dialogue with component engineers in our different sites as well as with purchasing and suppliers. You will take active part in advance engineering activities, developing new solutions, exploring new materials and production processes. As a GCR you are expected to be networking and maintaining good relations within Volvo-group as well as with external suppliers, universities, and research centres. You will be the go-to expert for Starter Motors for HD engines.

Who are we?

The Valvetrain & Auxiliaries group is a part of the Base Engine department in Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) based in Gothenburg. The group has global design and system responsibility for Valvetrain, front end auxiliaries and starter motor. We are currently a group of 8 persons that enjoy spending time together in the office. We believe in an open and honest dialogue and having fun at work!

We are proud product owners and accountable for the lifecycle management of our products, from advanced engineering, through product development into the maintenance phase. On a daily base we cooperate with purchasing, projects, test engineers and suppliers as well as our colleagues at the sites in France, USA, India and Brazil. Our products are used in more than 190 markets and considered to be part of the core business. As an employee at Volvo GTT you will be offered good educational opportunities and an international environment. Within the department there are good possibilities to learn more about other technical areas and advance in your carrier as a leader in a technical area, project or line organisation. We trust each other and act as a team, stay close to the product and provide opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Our belief is that diversity give the best prerequisites to create a creative and innovative environment. We aim to create diverse groups that include and utilize our different experiences and backgrounds in a good way. Your personality and engagement will be highly appreciated.

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

Joachim Johansson, Manager Valvetrain & Aux Systems, phone +46 739 02 32 45


We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.


Who we are and what we believe in

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.


Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.

Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.

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