Equipment Engineer - Machine Control and Electrical Equipment

Equipment Engineer - Machine Control Systems and Electrical Equipment

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place for you to prosper.

The group Facilities, Tooling & Equipment Assembly is a part of the department Manufacturing Engineering Assembly, which is responsible for the implementation of process related equipment for our plants in all car project phases as well as in running production. The group is also responsible for all process equipment implementation for new car projects and running production in the Assembly shop at Volvo Cars Torslanda. Our vision is flawless launches in all projects and optimal condition for Production and Maintenance in running production at a competitive cost. Our main costumers are Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Maintenance. We deliver investigations, cost calculations and installations for all type of equipment from small hand tools to complete lines.

As Equipment Engineer you are responsible for the machine control system and the electrical equipment as a member of a process equipment procurement and implementation team. You will be responsible for planning and have technical discussions both internally and with suppliers. You will also lead projects within your technical area and be responsible for planning and technical discussions internally and with suppliers. You will also contribute to the development of standards, concepts and work processes. The group supports and cooperates with other VCC plants.

Main responsibilities

* Procure, plan and implement process equipment and technique related to car projects
* Equipment design to secure flawless launches
* Close contact with suppliers to secure competitive cost and optimal prerequisites for Production and Maintenance

Required qualifications

* University degree in Electrical, Mechatronics or Automation engineering or equivalent experience
* Solid experience of machine control systems and electrical equipment for manufacturing processes
* Experience from mass production
* Fluent in English, oral and written
* Good skills in MS office
* Driver's license (B-level)
* Experience from PLC programming is meritorious
* EPLAN experience is an asset

Personal qualities

* Logical and tactical
* High personal integrity
* Structured approach
* Strong communication and interaction skills
* Positive and pro-active attitude

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 September 21st, 2016.