Automation Engineer- Electrical/ PLC

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.

Who are we?

Manufacturing Engineering is the link between the product development and our manufacturing plants all over the world. Our mission is to develop global, lean production processes to create the best manufacturing environments. We make sure our future Volvo cars are manufacturable in efficient processes developed, bought, and installed under our responsibility. Working for Manufacturing Engineering means teamwork, broad responsibilities and learning something new every day. 

Industrialization is a team within the Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components, and we are now looking for a new team member. We are a highly engaged local team working towards our biggest plant, Volvo Cars Torslanda. Even though we are a local team, we have global mindset and collaboration. We constantly work on improving our skills and challenge our current way of working. Do you want to be part of our journey? 

What will you do?

As an Manufacturing Engineer and team member your task will be to create robust, efficient, and improved processes and equipment for Propulsion Components. You will be a part of a team and setting the scene for our new platform. You will have the opportunity to improve the techniques & methods within this field. The team follows the project through product development & feedback, quoting and buying the equipment as well as installing and commissioning. This means that you will take part in cost estimations, development of process concepts, supplier relations, continuous alignment with customer, etc. You dig in where it is needed and are flexible towards late changes and unforeseen situations, using your innovation and determination to succeed. 

What you will bring

We see that you have a degree within Automation, Electrical or equivalent experience and have been working within manufacturing engineering. This role also requires one or more of the following special technical skills such as PLC installation, verifications, standards verifications, electrical safety standards, etc. We see that you are detail oriented, Quality focus, Good communicator, and Virtual commissioning konwledge is advantage. We believe you are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Swedish language is a merit. We believe you have high ambitions, self-drive and you are curious to learn new technologies. You are a team player and have excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Want to know more? We hope so

Please register your application as soon as possible, but no later than October 20th 2024. Please note that we will not accept applications via email. Recruitment process will happen in parallel. If you have any question regarding the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Sathya Kanthabhabhajeya at sathyamyla.kanthabahajeya@volvocars.com, and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Malgorzata Dziczek, at malgorzata.dziczek@volvocars.com