Senior HW Engineer - Automotive Networks

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.

Who We Are?
You will become a member of the agile development team, wired HW communication, which is an expert team where you will get access to long term development opportunities in a dynamic environment. The wired communication area consists of a Hardware (HW) team and a Software (SW) team. Both teams have many deliverables which are developed through advanced engineering and research projects. In our daily work, we are working agile (according to SAFe) with 12 weeks of program increments. The teams are a part of the agile release train (ART) Common Base Technology (CBT), which forms a part of the fundament for all electronic control units in the entire electrical system.

The wired HW communication team focuses on multiple wired communication technologies such as A2B, LVDS, CAN, LIN, Ethernet and many more.  The team members are responsible for designing and verifying the wired communication technologies through requirements, simulations, measurements and proof of concept from both a HW and SW perspective. The team members work in close collaboration with other teams and suppliers to make sure that the wired technologies are implemented according to Volvo Cars requirements.
What We Offer?
You will work with wired communication technologies and you will have the opportunity to contribute in the design, implementation, test and education activities regarding new automotive vehicle networks in close cooperation with other team members. Team members are automotive experts within their technology field, and they will be happy to share their experience with you. 
In this role, you will develop, maintain and improve Base Technology specifications, with emphasis on specific communication technologies. Having joint responsibility (with team members), to follow up and have a close contact with standardization bodies and semiconductor manufacturers, following and continuously evaluating their roadmaps. Providing technical support for the development part of the organization, involved in the implementation of wired communication technologies as part of their applications. 
You will be actively involved in the development of wired communication test environments/methods, and also perform proof of concept. You will also get to support wired communication testing activities (fault tracing and/or troubleshooting activities) when needed. You will participate in hardware design reviews, to ensure automotive industry standards are fulfilled in terms of EMC, ESD, safety, vibrations, environmental and various other requirements.
Who Are You?
You use your skills and your passion as Senior Hardware Engineer to expand your technical insights and to build and maintain a network that includes people from many areas in the company. You have a holistic view and good mind for HW development, system architecture and design. You are curious and want to contribute to develop of our wired technologies. You are committed to high delivery quality and can proceed your work without having all facts at hand before you start. You have a positive attitude and are a team player. You are able to provide new ideas to continuously improve the product and our processes.
Skills and qualifications:
• Minimum B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Computer, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent education. Experience with various digital and analog electronics, such as Transceivers, Controllers, Microcontrollers, application processors. 
• Experience working with some of the wired communication interfaces (for example- I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay, MOST, A2B, Ethernet, SERDES, PCIe, UFS, etc.)
• Performance- and self-driven collaborator who builds trust. Excellent communication skills in English both in writing and speech.
Good to have but not mandatory skills:
• Experience with communication protocols and specifications, with emphasis on design to specifications and verification. Knowledge of distributed electrical systems and electrical architecture. Familiarity with Specifications and requirement literature, both understanding design intent, as well as authoring design literature. Measurement and analysis of hardware and software 
• Swedish driver license (B)
How to learn more and apply
Should you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Karl-Gustav Johansson, Team Manager Communication, karl-gustav.johansson@volvocars.com. Questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted. The recruitment process will be running continuously, so please apply as soon as possible but no later than 9th of Jan 2022.  #LI-CS1