Specialist Simulation Engineer

Who we are and what we believe in 
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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Location: Gothenburg 

Are you ready to make electrifying connections? Help us to design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of the team, you’ll help us accelerate our journey by engineering exciting next-gen technologies with a global reach. Be part of our evolution as we strengthen our team. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact.  

Shaping tomorrow’s technology

At SAFE & EFFICIENT DRIVING, we are committed to revolutionizing the way vehicles consume energy and reducing our global carbon footprint.  
Our innovative software solutions are designed to minimize energy consumption and support customers to optimize operation, making transportation greener and more efficient.  

Roles and Responsibilities 

The Vehicle Energy Management organization is based in Gothenburg and its main responsibility is to maximize energy efficiency of vehicle transports. This includes the development of advanced onboard control of vehicle systems as well as offboard service enablers related to vehicle energy. An important aspect of this work is to be able, through data analytics and simulation, to replicate relevant road and usage conditions of our products. By creating a structured workflow from real data to simulation supporting all different truck drivelines we can support the development of digital services, onboard control, sales tools, verification and validation among many other aspects, to that we give the name Virtual Vehicle Energy Lab. 

As a simulation engineer, you will focus on simulating vehicles and their sub-systems with a focus on maximizing energy efficiency in relevant operation conditions. Your key responsibilities will be: 

* Define relevant usage conditions of trucks for different markets 
* Validation and verification of advanced energy-saving functions (on-board and off-board) 
* Synchronize solutions for all propulsion concepts and fuels 
* Design digital services capabilities 


You will report to the manager of the Vehicle Energy Management Functions 

How to succeed 

You are a passionate, professional with eyes on the horizon and feet on the ground. You have experience in the fields of control, simulation, and data analytics. You know what aspects affect energy usage on trucks and how to affect them. You enjoy being part of a high-performing team and actively participate in strategy and execution. You share your opinions and take ownership of your work. 

You have a relevant university degree or similar and an excellent proficiency in English. Networking in a global multi-culture organization across all the Volvo Group brands comes naturally. You dare to challenge and take evaluated risks when necessary and you find energy in working in a changing environment as you contribute to driving the global shift in the transport and infrastructure industry.  


We believe you have the following knowledge and experience: 

* Master’s degree in Engineering in a relevant field  
* Extensive Product Development experience   
* Energy simulation and data analytics experience   
* Understanding customer needs and how our products are used 
* Fluency in English, verbal and written   



What We Offer: 
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a meaningful impact on the environment. 
Collaborative and supportive work environment, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. 
Modern and comfortable office space, with access to state-of-the-art tools and resources. 

If you're a forward-thinking professional with a passion for sustainability and innovation, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help us revolutionize the way trucks consume energy. 

We look forward to reviewing your application. 


Contacts: Rafael Klüppel Smijtink, Group Manager Vehicle Energy Management Functions, +46 76 553 60 54 

Last application date: April 6th.


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