Hardware Engineer (Audio Systems)

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

About us
The Audio Systems group is responsible for HW-, SW- and System development of all audio functionality in the cars. Apart from the sound systems the responsibility also includes systems like ANC (Active Noise Control), Microphones, Bluetooth Handsfree and Exterior Sound for Hybrid/Electrical vehicles. Project Management and Audio Tuning is also part of the group’s responsibilities. Our daily work includes transforming ideas into innovations to meet the high standards of future vehicles.

To strengthen our team, we are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with main objective to develop electronics hardware the Audio domain.

What´s in it for you
You will be part of an agile team that focus on amplifier hardware and software. You will be responsible for securing quality of the products by leading design reviews, support quality & continuous development, discuss with experts and other engineers, review test plans, judge test results, work with design pre-requisites / design specifications and follow up with manufacturing partners

Deep dives into the electronic and mechanical aspects of the hardware are also part of the assignment. You will work closely with design & manufacturing partners and be part of an international team to secure development of Audio systems hardware. You will secure base concept requirements.

Who you are
You are a team player with strong communications skills and a genuine interest in technology. You can work independently and take required actions on own initiative. You are a fast learner with an analytical and solution-based mindset. Your technical competence and ability to collaborate to manage complex situations will bring out great decisions and technical solutions. You are happy to share your best practices and equally happy to learn from others.

You would carry an University degree in embedded electronics hardware or electronics hardware design or have gained equivalent skills from experience of working within these areas. You would bring a minimum 5 years of experience from the car industry or consumer market hardware development. You would also bring experience of developing audio related HW, along with experience of FMEA, DV/PV test, ISO-TS. It would also be beneficial to bring experience of working in an agile set-up.

Travel may be required in this position ~10%

Contact
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter, mark.chan@volvocars.com . Appliations will be held reviewed continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link as soon as possible but no later than 2021-10- 21. Please note that due to GDPR regulations, applications submitted via email will not be accepted.