Solution leader - System Simulation Platform

Do you want to be part of Volvo Group’s exciting journey towards simulation driven development. Imagine yourself working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in the transport and infrastructure industry, developing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable transport solutions that will change the future of society.


You will play an important part in enabling our R&D organization to evolve in the virtual development activities. Your main focus will be to drive system simulation platform and virtual handshake between involved functions. This will enable an extended digital twin approach that includes the full spectrum of simulations from components to systems and full vehicle.


You will identify and lead initiatives within the system simulation area to maximize efficiency and productivity and take ownership of its roadmap.


In order to be successful in this position you need to have experience from product development, preferred in trucking/automotive industry as well as technical competence in system simulations, testing, methods and related CAE tools and applications.
You are driven to deliver according to set targets and agreed timeframes. You have good ability to work both in teams as well as individually.


Main Responsibilities
Main point of contact for business requirement, roll out needs etc.
Secure that DE has solution competence for application support
Manage the Process & Solution Key User network and the Solution Management meeting.
Manage the platform delivery plan (i.e. yearly maintenance plan and release plan) within the budget frame and in line with the level of business criticality.
Responsible that the platform lifecycle is properly executed
Responsible for execution of decided requests for the platform development
Propose prioritization of changes in the Platform in collaboration Business sub-portfolio manager
Accountable for that training needs are identified and training plan is secured for the IT solution including complete training material.
Change management skills
General Virtual Technology watch
Collaborate within an international team of engineers throughout Europe, Americas and Asia



Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills
This role requires a Master University degree or Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, computer science or engineering physics
A proven track record in system simulation within trucking / automotive industry
Good understanding and working experience of simulation and testing approaches, industry standards and industry best practices for simulations vs testing activities.
Firm understanding of digital twins, simulation workflow and tools
Tools: MATLAB / Simulink, Python, GT-Suite or other 1D tools for system simulations
Model file versioning, storage (Bitbucket – GIT) and database management
Continuous integration and delivery, compilation workflow
Excellent skills of IT Solution including IT dependencies and interfaces
Curiosity and a strong ability to learn new technologies
Positive energy with a drive to motivate oneself and others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Agile mindset and way of working

Merits:
Volvo group experience
Experience with our inhouse tool Global Simulation Platform (GSP)



This position is located in Sweden


For further information please contact:
Mohammad El-Alti GTT Process & IT, Phone +46 73 902 60 89
Johannes Pastoor, HR Phone +46 +46 31 322 14 04


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