Technical Specialist Polymers, Engine & Chassis Applications

Technical Specialist Polymers, Engine & Chassis Applications

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.

The Durability Department is responsible for the attributes Strength and Durability, Corrosion, Retained Newness and Robustness to Fire. We perform component and system testing in related areas of mechanical or material testing and chemical analysis. This position is within the Chemistry and Fuel System group that today consists of 17 persons. We are responsible for material testing of polymer materials in the engine compartment as well as chemical and physical analysis of polymer materials and automotive chemicals. We have access to a well-equipped laboratory with analytical instruments and rigs for component testing to ensure quality in our components.

As our Technical Specialist Polymers you will be responsible for concerns regarding polymer materials. You must have knowledge of polymers (elastomer and plastic) and how they are to be used in engine and chassis applications. The polymers used must achieve premium quality for our customers regarding both life-time dependability and safety. The area is challenging with new material combinations, higher temperature loads, fluids, and mechanical stress with long-term impact.

Main responsibilities

* Accountable for selecting the right polymer material for the application
* Responsible for design and supervision of test methods and set up test rigs
* Extensive knowledge of different test methods within the polymer field
* Responsible for technical research and strategies development
* Establishing networks internally, academically as well as with producers and suppliers

Required qualifications

* M.Sc or Ph.D. within the field
* 10 years of experience in polymer materials
* Fluent in English (written and spoken)
* Experience in laboratory work and as a leader
* Knowledge and expertise in applicable analysis and verification methods
* Experience from product development in the automotive industry is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Communicative
* Team oriented
* Flexible
* Engaged
* Customer focused

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 premium car brand". And we believe our global success will be driven by making life less complicated for people, while strengthening our commitment to safety, quality and the environment. 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 Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Nadja Bergman at +46 729 88 98 28 by e-mail nadja.bergman@randstad.se.
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 then September 6th, 2015.