Director for Engine Controls and Diagnostics

Help us power sustainable mobility.

Aurobay is looking for a Director for Engine Controls and Diagnostics, a department in R&D, as the current Director is moving to new duties within our organization. This is a fantastic opportunity in a new business, where you will work as a leader for the organization in R&D which is responsible to develop functionality and calibrate our Engine Control systems. We are on a journey from being part of an OEM to become a Tier 1 Supplier, to create world-class powertrain solutions.

There are unlimited possibilities at Aurobay for collaborative people who are ready to make the difference. We are re-imagining motion for a brighter future. Exploring how to push our environmental impact towards zero. Designing tomorrow’s powertrain solutions for automotive and beyond. Join us on our journey!

What will you do?

- Manage the Section of currently 125 persons organized in eight teams
- The section is responsible for the application software for engine controls and diagnostics. This includes both the code and the parameter optimization (calibration). The code is to most extent in house developed, but some parts are delivered by the ECM (Engine Control Module) supplier. When the company now expands its business from ICE only into complete hybrid powertrains and electrification, the section will take on and develop application software also for these areas.
- Most of the work is performed through testing of the engine, powertrain, or vehicle, mostly in rigs, but also on test tracks or public roads. The work combines this hands-on practical testing with advanced test planning and data analysis.
- The section is to some extent organized according to the agile principles outlined by SAFe. You will have a PM as your right hand on all technical questions. The teams technical work is led by PO: s, planning their work in sprints and increments using backlogs. For some teams the PO role is combined with the line manager role and for some teams this is split. Since all work is performed in projects, there is also a team of project leaders, responsible for the section delivery in each project.




Do you fit the profile?

We believe that you have a M Sc or B Sc in Electrical/SW Engineering.

- We value experience from technical lead of engineering within the powertrain area
- We value experience of embedded SW in general and engine control or diagnostics in particular
- Experience of DoE-type of methods and interest in method development in this area is expected
- Probably this is not the first managerial position in the your career
- Leading through team members, delegating, and supporting with trust is our preferred leadership style
- Forming new constellations as required going from being part of an OEM to an independent supplier
- Software for embedded systems
- Engine controls
- Secure, self-reliant but humble and listening to vast experience in the team when shaping the new organization
- Strong drive to change according to set targets for the organization
- Business development and “can do” attitude


To flourish at Aurobay you are a caring, collaborative person with a global mindset, and a passion for innovation and a drive to create excellence.

We believe that leadership is about being an enabler for our employees. If you empower people, take responsibility, and embrace the unknow you'll help us create value.

We encourage diversity and believe that the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives our people bring make us stronger as a company.

How to apply

For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager Mats Andersson, mats.o.andersson@volvocars.com.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Felicia Eriksson, felicia.eriksson@volvocars.com.

Please send your application do we will start the recruitment process immediately. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below, please note that due to GDPR we can’t handle applications via email. We welcome your application by 31 March at the latest.

About Aurobay
Aurobay develops and manufactures world-class powertrain solutions for a global market. A pioneering venture that brings together Volvo Cars’ powertrain business with Geely, Aurobay is the brand name for Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB. With a heritage of more than 100 years of continuous powertrain innovation, our 2,900 employees in Sweden and China work across engine production, R&D and sales.