Simulation Engineer- Fuel Economy and Energy Efficiency

Simulation Engineer- Fuel Economy and Energy Efficiency

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 Department Environment and Fluid Dynamics Centre is responsible for the Core Value Environment at Volvo Car's R&D and has about 100 employees. The departments responsibility include 6 attributes; Fuel Economy, Environmental, Weight Management, Thermodynamics, Aerodynamics, Contamination and Climate Control. Section Fuel Economy Strategy and Requirement deliveries range from cycle plan input, technical input into development of next generation's CO2 simulation platform and CO2 fleet impact analysis. The section works closely together with the project Fuel Economy team responsible for CO2 program implementation as well as with powertrain, electrical, chassis, attribute areas aero and weight, product planning and market organisation.

Today we focus on Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Battery Electric Vehicles - What can we do more to decrease CO2? As Simulation Engineer, you will be involved in the team's responsibilities to develop Volvo Car Group's virtual tool (VSIM) for vehicle simulation concerning Fuel Economy and Energy Efficiency. The team is working closely with other departments during the development of the tool. You will also perform virtual verification in the car programs, support the team in requirement setting process, and be involved in different projects to identify solution to decrease CO2.

Main responsibilities

* Support the VSIM core team and users throughout Volvo with service, but also development and improvement of the simulation tool
* Model development and programming
* Analysis and implementation of control algorithms for new technology
* Perform simulations for ongoing projects
* Monitor system use and improve the user interface

Required qualifications

* MSc or equivalent of Science within relevant area
* Good knowledge in MATLAB and SIMULINK, at least 3 years' experience of modelling
* Good knowledge of basic physics and automotive systems
* Programming competence
* English, spoken and written
* Good knowledge in MS office

Personal qualities

* Creative and curious, but also thorough
* Good communication skills, and presentation skills
* Highly motivated with an analytical mind-set
* Focus on deliveries and service minded
* Looking forward to working in a stimulating, efficient and friendly team

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 by e-mail jessica.mitrosbaras@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.
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 Sep 29th, 2016.