EDS Engineer

This position is located within Power train Control Systems , Engine Product Development, Volvo Powertrain Sweden.Powertrain Control Systems develop control systems for the complete Powertrain (engines and transmissions) in the different products of the Volvo Group.This includes electric hardware design of control units, sensors, and harnesses, as well as software development and optimization.The department consists of about 140 people in ten groups.. The assignment is organised within the Sensors/Circuits group which is responsible of developing sensors and harnesses for local and global engine projects.The group currently consists of 10 members. Job description As a system EDS ( Electrical Distribution System) engineer you will be responsible of designing and specifying various wiring harness deliveries, from signal wiring harness to power cables with focus on the different parts that the EDS-components consists of.You will also be responsible for the design of complete Schematics for the different engineering projects.You will work in a close cooperation with system and component owners through all subsystems on the various engine projects lead by the Gothenburg site.A close co-operation with suppliers, purchasing, manufacturing and aftermarket will also be a natural part of the assignment. As we are a global company with design offices in USA,France & Brazil and Japan there will also be a need of establishing contacts with your counter parts on those sites. Profile . You have an open and positive attitude, flexible and able to take own initiatives.. You are an open-minded person, respect different points of view and be able to establish effective working relations with people from different backgrounds. .You feel comfortable with having a lot of different tasks in work simultaneously . The job is dependent of a good network within and outside the company; therefore your ability to communicate effectively and to work with persons on different levels and in different areas is essential. Qualifications . University degree in electrical engineering or equivalent . Experience as an engineer from the automotive industry is a demand (preferable EDS related) . Experience of following tools: Saber Harness & Bundle , ProE / Catia V5.. Experience from EDS development, design and practical issues .Very good communication skills in English and Swedish, both spoken and written, French is considered as a merit.This position will be located in Gothenburg.Contact For this recruitment, Volvo Powertrain is cooperating with Manpower Professionals Engineering. Last date to apply: June 23, 2008