Test Automation Engineer for Propulsion & Climate Labs

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 do we offer?
Propulsion & Climate Labs is Volvo Cars’ Centre for testing of propulsion systems, in complete vehicle as well as in component form. To meet the future, we need to utilize state of the art methods to test and verify next generation cars in an efficient and correct manner. Do you want to contribute to new features and methods in our propulsion test cells? Then the role as Test Automation Engineer for Propulsion & Climate Labs within the group Methods & Software is the place for you to prosper.

We support propulsion test facilities for vehicles, drivelines, electric motors, batteries, transmissions and combustion engines, as well as aerodynamic- and climatic wind tunnel testing. Our work consists of software preparation of testing, test automation, processing- and handling of measurement data and project initiation and -participation.

What you’ll do
You will plan and manage TAS (Test Automation System) development activities. You will be responsible for development, maintenance and implementation of new features and methods in our propulsion test cells. You will implement the software setup in test cell control systems and conduct problem-solving investigations when required. You will be our expert regarding questions from users and plan and manage activities to bring out new functionality.

You will also get the chance to be involved in architecturally sound software decisions aiding future development and maintenance of our software suite. You will develop your competence by participating in development and specification of test methods. In this role you will also have the opportunity to build a broad network within R&D and the Laboratory.

Competence is Important
•    M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equal experience
•    Knowledge in networks, protocols and control systems
•    Experience from programming and interface design
•    Knowledge of measurement systems 
•    Experience from testing or similar work is meritorious
•    Experience with the software AVL Puma is highly meritorious

Personality is Key
You are comfortable making your own decisions and appreciate the freedom to take required actions on own initiative. You have an analytical- and solution-based mindset, that empower your ability to draw technical conclusions out of complex systems. You improve structure and process as a natural part of your work. You are cooperative by nature and bring out the best in others. You possess strong communications skills, a genuine interest in technology and are driven by constantly learning and improving, both yourself and your scope.

How to Apply and Connect    
Is this you? Do not wait with your application! We will start the recruitment process immediately. We welcome your application by July 8, 2021 at the latest. 
For questions regarding the position please contact Hiring Manager Fredrik Olsson at fredrik.olsson.2@volvocars.com. For information regarding the recruitment process please contact sandra.viklund@volvocars.com. Due to GDPR, we do not accept application over email.