Test Engineer - AD & ADAS Track Testing

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’s in it for you?
We are looking for a Test Engineer for our Vehicle & Rig Testing team at Hällered Proving Ground. 

Hällered Proving Ground is located 70 km outside of Gothenburg and shared between Volvo Car Group and AB Volvo. With state-of-the-art test equipment we perform verification and validation activities to ensure durability, comfort, performance, reliability, and safety in our vehicles.  

The Vehicle & Rig Testing team consists of both engineers and rig operators organized in four agile teams. We perform objective verification and validation activities according to customer requirements within Vehicle Dynamics, Clearance, Driverless, Autonomous Drive and Advanced Driver Assistance System. During winter season, we also support expeditions at tracks in southern Europe.

At Hällered Proving Ground we are a tight and ambitious group working agile. You will work closely with people with different technical focus, which provides unexpected possibilities to new learnings, especially within the area of AD/ADAS where Volvo Cars outshine our competitors.   

What you’ll do 
As a Test Engineer in one of the AD & ADAS Track Testing teams you will use state-of-the-art equipment such as driverless steering robots and self-propelling soft targets to develop new world leading vehicle functions. The area of AD & ADAS testing is very congested and growing and new functionality is developed continuously. You will be a part of an agile team with great opportunity for self-development as well as initiate and lead development of future test methods, test systems and components. There will also be possibilities to participate in research and investment projects.
Main responsibilities
•    Plan, prepare and carry through tests both in rigs and tracks.
•    Technical and operational responsibility for rigs and equipment within the group. Both maintenance and improvements to match new testing standards.
•    In close collaboration with the stakeholders participate in the development of new test methods. 
•    Development of test equipment within the area, often in collaboration with other companies and universities.

You and your skills
We believe you have a M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechatronics, Electronics or similar education and good skills in Electronics, Control and Automation. You have at least 1-2 years of experience in programming, preferably in Python/Matlab. You also need to be fluent in English (spoken and written) and have a driving license B. Knowledge of measurements and signal processing, for example Vector tools as CANalyzer, CANoe and CAPL, as well as knowledge in Communication networks such as LIN, CAN, Ethernet, SOME/IP are meritorious. 

On a personal level, you are a team-oriented and innovative person with a positive and proactive attitude. You are also structured and well organized with a sense for quality.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Hiring Manager Daniel Lineberg at daniel.lineberg@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest April 10, 2022. Please note that due to GDPR applications and CVs via email will not be accepted.