Concept Leader Mechatronics

Concept Leader Mechatronics

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 department Vehicle Control & Chassis is responsible for the development of Brakes, Wheel suspension, Steering, Wheels and Tyres. The development includes hardware and software, attributes and functions. The department consist of approximately 140 engineers passionate for cars and future development. We have state-of-the art systems that contribute to the successful introduction of recent programs (XC90, S90 and V90). Our vision is to offer systems that make Volvo leading in Driving Dynamics and Driving Experience. The Strategy & Concept section, leads and coordinates departments program concept phase research, advanced engineering, method & process development

As a Concept Leader Mechatronics, you will operate within the Strategy & Concept section and coordinate department program in the concept phase, as a department technical project leader with focus on systems and software development. Your main task is to lead cross-functional development on a conceptual level. Department's delivery is HW and control SW and you need to understand the mechatronic systems. This means you will be in close cooperation and exchange information with department's System Engineers and System Safety Engineers as well as external departments. Your capability to lead, build cross-functional network and understand mechatronic control systems is important personal qualities. Depending on your previous experience, the level of responsibility given to you can be adapted and grow over time.

Main responsibilities

* Manage, plan and lead the department system engineering work as a part of the concept management
* Department representative within the program
* Lead the concept study within the department regarding target setting, function and system design
* Early identification of cross-functional problems and risks by implementing cross-functional design reviews
* Identify and highlight the impact of design changes will have across disciplines
* Implement methods and tools to identify system level problems early in design process

Required qualifications

* Master of Science or PHD (preferred) in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical engineering or electronics or equivalent
* Documented experience of system development and system safety engineering
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driver´s license B
* Experience from program management and/or lead experience from other development areas is meritorious
* Experience from requirement specification and product documentation is meritorious
* Knowledge of chassis systems and/or Vehicle Dynamics is meritorious
* Experience from product development assignments is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Good communication and cooperation skills
* Leadership profile with the ability to inspire and efficiently delegate task
* Objective oriented with a structured way of working
* Ability to establish and develop network
* High integrity, courage and personal energy

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 Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jesper Sundström by e-mail at jesper.sundstrom@randstadsourceright.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 Oktober 14th, 2016.