Senior Simulation Engineer CAE Electromagnetics

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 Agile Release Train (ART) Electrical Infrastructure, responsible for the entire vehicle electrical system, is looking for a Senior Simulation Engineer, focusing on simulations withing the CAE Electromagnetics area.
Electrical Infrastructure is a part of the unit Software & Electronics Platform (SWEP) within Volvo Cars’ R&D organisation.

The CAE Methods & Simulation team is a cross functional agile team, with simulation engineers covering areas such as EMC, data communication, antennas, and circuit simulations. The team develops simulation methods used to support the company’s vehicle programmes during the development phase, and also performs analysis work. 

What will you do?
You will develop methods for electromagnetic simulations for future and currently used technologies within Volvo Cars R&D. You have degrees of freedom to form your deliveries and to develop your own skills, both technically as well as in the area of leadership. The electromagnetic simulation area is a strategic competence area at Volvo Cars, currently expanding significantly, and you will be a key figure in defining the future scope and deliveries from the team. 

You and your skills
We believe you are a self-starting, result-oriented person who is structured and meticulous, with strong documentation skills, and having the ability to coach and guide new team members in a continuously changing context. Since you will be interfacing with many cross functional teams, you need to be communicative and a strong relationship builder. 

To be successful in this position, we believe you currently work as a simulation engineer within the electromagnetic domain, and that you have at least 5 years of experience within this area. PhD or MSc in physics, electronics or equivalent. You have a strong theoretical background in computational electromagnetics. Extensive experience of working with simulation software within the electromagnetic domain (e.g. CST, COMSOL, HFSS, FEKO). Advanced programming skills (e.g. Python, C++). Very good skills within Antenna design and RF/Microwave technology. Experience from Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in product development is an advantage.

How to learn more and apply 
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Team Manager Mattias Ingvarson, at +46729774956 or by e-mail mattias.ingvarson@volvocars.com.  For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. Please apply no later than January 10th, 2022 but note that selections will be running continuously. Please note, due to GDPR application through E-mail is not accepted.