Hardware Responsible Engineer - Switch Team

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.

What’s in it for you?
We are looking for a Hardware Responsible Engineer for the Switches & WPC department within Vehicle Tophat Solution at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

The Switches & WPC team within Vehicle Tophat Solution, have responsibilities that stretches from early phases until launch of new cars. We develop customer functionality, handle project management, analysis, verification, hardware and software. We are part of an agile product development organization with SAFe framework as a way of working, and we aim for competent and curious team members with end-to-end responsibility. 
The department develop solutions in cross functional teams that fulfil design prerequisites and Volvo Cars standards within Time and Cost frames. Here, you will work with existing and new parts in current and upcoming car projects and electrical architectures, from requirements to finished product. 

What you’ll do
As a Hardware Responsible Engineer focus is on switch development including hardware, design a-surfaces, HMI, solidity and User Experience. You will write requirements to suppliers and be on top of technology evolution and continuously improve the product and our processes. You will also investigate and solve problems and work to optimize our products performance. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve our goals.

Your will be responsible for mechanical and electronical interfaces of components towards surrounding environment, defining requirements on surrounding systems/components that are necessary to make the design work as intended, and for requirements on mechanical and electronical HW delivered by external supplier. You will also interpret Volvo general requirements and the relevance of the requirements on the actual switch design as well as verify the solution and recommend changes of the design regarding technology, quality, service, environment, market adaptation and rationalization.

Your purpose, together with your colleagues in your agile teams is to provide stepwise value.

You and your skills
We would like you to have BSc/MSc in Mechatronic or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education/experience. We would also like you to have experience from developing electronic HW and specifications, system management experience, i.e., HW (and SW) development within automotive industry as well as experience from Car weaver or equivalent requirement handling system. You need to be fluent in English (written and spoken) and have a Swedish driver’s license (B). Experience from the automotive industry is a clear advantage to succeed in this role. 

In this recruitment, we will focus on finding the right person to match out team. On a personal level, you are a reliable team player with a positive attitude and highly motivated. You are used to taking initiative and like to share your passion and knowledge with others. Your also have an analytical way of approaching challenges, you enjoy being challenged and has a flexible mindset. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Hiring Manager, Lina Johansson at +46 729 66 97 82 or lina.johansson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter, Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest October 12, 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.