Software Manufacturing Engineer

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.

What’s in it for you in this amazing role?
You will be a part of an engaged, diverse, and high-performing team within Manufacturing Engineering Central SW who has a broad scope to prepare new SW business areas as well as uncovering the unknown test cases. The team follows a bottom-up approach, giving individuals a high degree of freedom in what they work on and the process. We are looking for a SW engineer to work in early stages of new technology in close cooperation with the R&D SW Engineering team.  

What you´ll do.
Together with the team you will be contributing with anything from production-oriented ideas to product development initiatives. You will also be planning and managing product development stages and collaborate with system engineers and software architects. Important in your role is to report product development progress to senior managers and ensure that products are delivered on time and within budget. You will also be overseeing product deployment and integration. 

Do you fit the profile?
You have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and preferably in the combination with some hands-on experience within SW and car projects. You can work on and track multiple projects simultaneously. 
We also believe that you have:
•    Experience with Agile methodologies.
•    Knowledge of the full life cycle of product development.
•    Experience in product development planning.
•    Ability to collaborate with IT engineers and report to managers.
•    Experience in software product engineering, deployment, and integration.
•    Ability to evaluate product performance metrics, as well as diagnose and resolve issues.
•    Ability to keep up with advancements in the field of technical product development.
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills

Personal attributes for the role. 
Most important for this position is YOU and your personal fit to the team, organisation, and the department. It’s a diverse team that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and to perform on a high level. We also value to have fun together every day at work, and your future colleagues are of course involved in the employment process. Therefore, we’ve asked some of them to provide you with reflections about the team: 

"Industrializing new car projects with the team is challenging and fun" - Mikael Haghigi (Scrummaster)

"This team is very easy-going and will try to help as much as possible whenever needed"- Brenda Piedras (Software Engineer)

"Being part of this team means that you are surrounded by people that are curious, friendly, and open to share and discuss ideas, which have given me great opportunities to learn and develop!" - Johanna Laussen (Global Graduate)

Want to join our team? 
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Tony-Michael Andersson +46 733 330 806 or e-mail tony-michael.andersson@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Heléne Stigsson at e-mail Helene.stigsson@volvocars.com.
You are welcome with your application at the latest October 29th, 2021. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.