Optimisation Engineer, Engine Control

Optimisation Engineer, Engine Control
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 Engine control group responsible for Start and Emission Control Petrol Engines and Start Control Diesel Engines is in an expansive phase and we therefore need to strengthen our team. With us you will get advanced engineering tasks that challenge you to continue your technical and personal development.
For us "Made by people" means that our different backgrounds and experiences within our section creates a dynamic whole. We work in teams, so we can support each other, exchange ideas and together achieve success. We are now looking for an ambitious and open-minded Optimisation Engineer.

As an Optimisation Engineer every day is a different challenge! You have the ability to plan your work individually and the variety of different work tasks can be in car testing, engine rig testing, emission result evaluation, advance data analysis etc. You will also take part in excursion for climate testing.
This position can be adapted to both Senior and Junior engineers.
Main responsibilities

* Optimisation of engine properties to meet emission and start requirement
* Work with model-based approach, with simulations and virtual calibration as important tools
* Contribute to technical improvements in the control software
* Perform tests in engine test beds as well as in vehicle
* Analyse and conclude test results

Required qualifications

* Technical university degree or equivalent experience within the engine control area
* Drivers License B
* Experience from the software tools INCA, Matlab/Python and Simulink is meritorious
* Previous experience from modelling or/and simulations will be an asset

Personal qualities

* Structured with an analytical mind-set
* Self-going and able to take initiative
* Curious and open-minded
* Team player and communicative

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 Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Nadja Bergman at +46 729889828 by e-mail nadja.bergman@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 September 21st, 2016.