Arbetsbeskrivning

Who are we? Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

The Propulsion Electronics Lab is Volvo Cars’ center for testing inverters and electric machines. As we move into the future, we rely on state-of-the-art methods to test and verify next-generation Electric machines and Inverters in a highly efficient and accurate way.

Do you want to work as a Test Engineer in a complex test environment featuring engine emulators, battery simulators, dynos, HiL and advanced measurement systems that can be fully automated? If so, the role of Test Engineer at the Propulsion Electronics Lab is where you can truly grow. The position requires both strong practical skills and solid theoretical understanding.

In this role, you will prepare test objects and plan, execute, and analyze tests in close collaboration with stakeholders. You will be responsible for the daily operation of the testbed as well as ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.

You will program the automated test system, create test cycles, evaluate results, and manage troubleshooting as issues arise. This requires an open mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

You will also develop your competence by contributing to the development and specification of new test methods, as well as exploring new test equipment and software. The position gives you the opportunity to build a broad network within R&D and across the laboratory organization.

We value experience working in laboratory and test environments, including equipment setup, safety procedures and handling complex lab systems. Knowledge of ethernet communication, test automation systems such as PUMA and PA-tools is highly appreciated. Experience in setting up, troubleshooting, and fault tracing complex systems that combine hardware and software is meritorious as well as technical understanding of inverters and electric machines.

· M.Sc. or B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience

· Experience from HW verification or test method development

· Experience within Validation & Verification

· Experience in CAN, MATLAB & Simulink,

· Knowledge in embedded programming, C, python.

…but Personality & Potential are Key

You are an curios team player, who possesses strong communication skills, but are also comfortable working independently. You have an analytical- and solution-based mindset, that empowers your ability to draw technical conclusions out of complex systems. You improve structure and process as a natural part of your work. You are cooperative by nature and bring out the best in others. You possess strong communications skills, a genuine interest in technology and are driven by constantly learning and improving, both yourself and your scope.