SW dDeveloper - Automation Framework

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.

About us
Volvo cars is in a huge transition time changing rapidly from a hardware company to a SW driven company, enabling a new level of luxury and functions in next generation electrified vehicles.
If you want to participate in creating the tools needed enabling this, the role as our new Software developer within test automation is the role for you to prosper!

What´s in it for you
You will be a part of an agile development team working with the framework controlling the automated testing in the Hardware in the Loop (HIL) within the electrification field.

We deliver the HIL test environment for the engineering departments within the electrification area. Our solution is used by teams working with Electrical Drive Systems (Electric machines and Inverters), Traction Battery Systems, as well as Power Supply and Charging Systems for electrified vehicles.

Our long-term vision is to automatically run tons of tests on a cloud-based simulated test environment

What you’ll do
As a team member, you will be developing the framework enabling automated software target testing in a real-time simulators (HIL) environment for testers.
We currently use dSpace Automation Desk, a graphical tool for designing test sequences that uses Python code to perform operations. Python enables us to integrate with large number of different test equipment’s and tools.

You and your skills?
You have a Maser in Computer science/engineering or equilent and are a skilled programmer with experencie of programming in languages such as Python.
Fundamental software development practices such as unit testing and version control are part of your daily workflow. You will also need experience working with continuous integration tools.

You are an efficient team player, with great communication skills and genuine interest for easing testers’ daily work. You have an analytical approach and enjoy problem-solving. Further you are engaged, with the ability to drive change and implementation, with a passion for automated testing.

You are fluent in English.
Experience from some of below would also be considered meritorious:
* Experience in working and scripting for databases specially SQL
* Robot Framework or similar tools
* Serial communication protocol such as CAN
* Software testing and validation
* Experience with HIL systems and real-time simulation
* Tools within automotive testing as Inca or Canalyzer


How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Team Manager HIL Development & Fault Tracing, Martin Hadartz, +46723716854 or by e-mail martin.hadartz@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. You are welcome with your application at the latest October 27th, 2021. Please note that we do not consider applications via mail.