HIL-Engineer

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 an HIL Engineer to join our HIL solutions team at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. 

The HIL solutions team is responsible for HILs (Hardware in the Loop) development, and we are experts in HIL solutions enabling cutting edge development methods. Our responsibility is to ensure that our internal customers are equipped with right tools and supported by our high metrological expertise. We do so by providing metrology expertise, lending of instrumentation, and design and service of development tools for testing departments within Volvo Cars. 

What you’ll do 
For this position, your main task is to design and construct HILs. You will propose solutions as well as bring support to define needs connected to the future plans of Volvo Cars in the growing area of HIL. You will be working closely with our customers who are experienced engineers. Working with testing technology means that you establish and develop relationships with test engineers within almost all system areas of the vehicle, as well as build an understanding of the technology within those areas.

As HIL Engineer you will build and maintain a wide personal network within R&D. You will support our internal customers in a way that makes HIL usage effective and successful. You will be able to form your deliveries and to develop your own skills together with your colleagues. As part of our team, you get access to long term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing field, where you have a strong direct influence on customer satisfaction.

You and your skills
We see that you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, electric mechanics, or a similar education. You have good IT knowledge in general and knowledge within Matlab/Simulink/Python in particular. You also need to be fluent in English, both written and spoken. For this position, you will also need a European driver’s license (B). Meritorious is experience of HIL (both HW and SW), HIL build, work experience from the automotive industry and knowledge in INCA, Canalyzer or dSpace HW. 

On a personal level, we are looking for a communicative and customer focused team player with the ability to drive change and implementation and to engage and encourage others. 

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Björn Lunden at bjorn.lunden@volvocars.com or +46 768984233. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest April 10, 2022. Please note that, due to GDPR, applications and CVs via email will not be accepted.