Engine Control - Function Development Engineer

Engine Control - Function Development Engineer

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 section Engine Controls & Calibration is responsible for function development, calibration and validation of engine control in Volvo Car Groups petrol and diesel engines. If you want to participate in the development of future state-of-the-art control of Volvo engines there is now an opportunity to join the group for Vehicle Application. We are now building up a competence center for temperature modeling and need to expand with a function development engineer.

As a Function Development Engineer, you will work with physically based temperature models in the exhaust system. Several exhaust temperatures requires sufficient accuracy for the control system, for protection, control and for diagnostic purpose. You will work closely with experienced engineers in a team but have a clear area of responsibility. Other areas, that the group are working with are; Soot load estimation of particulates in diesel engines, Thermal management and governing of oil/fuel pressure in both diesel and petrol engines. We also control the VVT (Variable Valve Timing) for petrol engines.

Main responsibilities

* Develop functional changes within temperature models
* Implement and customize temperature models to Software
* Perform unit testing in different test environments
* Ensure verification of those functions within engine projects
* Report status of work to projects

Required qualifications

* University degree in Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
* Extensive thermodynamic experience and knowledge
* Interest in mathematical modelling and scientific computing
* Experience in programming, preferably Python and/or Matlab
* Knowledge about Simulink and TargetLink
* Driver's license B
* Fluent in English, written and spoken

Personal qualities

* Structured, but with an open mind for change and new ideas
* Good analytical skills
* Like things to happen and see the result of it
* Team player who performs well when interacting with others
* Knowledge of engines or interest in learning about engines
* Ability to discuss and learn/teach mentioned subjects using pen and paper

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 mission is clear: "To be the world's most progressive and desired premium car company and to make people's life less complicated". We have bold targets when it comes to innovation, sales and customer satisfaction and to make this happen, we need talented people onboard. People that want to make a difference and 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 Therese Selander by e-mail therese.selander@randstadsourceright.se note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted and that your application documents should be written in English.

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 November 22th, 2016.