Software Download - Base Tech Developer

Software Download - Base Tech Developer

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.

Our group Electronic Control Unit (ECU) Architecture currently consists of 18 people and we work with base technologies in HW/SW primarily realised in the ECU's in the cars, such as Software Download (SWDL), Diagnostic Communication, Network Management, Car configuration, Data Security and Autosar/SW Platform. The section Diagnostics and ECU Platform is responsible for all base technologies in the electrical platform, which forms the fundament for all electronic control units in the entire electrical system. The section is a part of Electrics/Electronics & Chassis within Volvo Car Groups Research and Development division.

SWDL is the base technology used by ECU's to download software in our factories and at workshops. This is an intensive technical area with new development such as Over The Air and delta updates. We now need to strengthen our resources within the SWDL team and your contributions in this area will be vital. As SWDL Base Tech Developer you will be working with base technologies, which means that you establish and develop relationships with designers within almost all system areas of the vehicle. In this position you will therefore build and maintain a wide personal network both within R&D as well as in the factory and aftermarket organisations. You will work within a group consisting of several specific skills within the SWDL area.

Main responsibilities

* Develop SWDL technologies for electronic control units regarding SW&HW
* Supply, analyse and evaluate proposals to new or revised technical solutions to improve the base technology
* Support testing of SWDL and update of specifications, test methods, tools & processes
* Support and spread knowledge regarding SWDL to our internal ECU teams, suppliers, verification teams, factory engineering and aftermarket
* Support coordination of time requirements for SW downloads in our factories and in the aftermarket
* Diagnostic Communication may also be a part of the responsibility.

Required qualifications

* At least B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
* Knowledge of distributed electrical systems and electrical architecture
* Experience from SW, HW or system development
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Knowledge of base technologies within HW/SW Platform or experience in SWDL development is meritorious
* Programming knowledge is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Good communication and co-operation skills
* Are able to and enjoys to work both independently and in teams
* Supportive, customer focused, driven, proactive and analytical
* You are open-minded with a willingness to share knowledge and experience
* You have good ability to independently plan, implement and follow up your work towards overall objectives

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 Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Jesper Sundström by e-mail at jesper.sundstrom@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 September 29th, 2016.