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 to join the AD/ADAS track testing team within the group Vehicle & Rig Testing at Hällered Proving Ground. 

Job location is at the test track Hällered Proving Ground located 70 km outside of Gothenburg close to Borås. 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 group Vehicle & Rig Testing today consists of both engineers and technicians. We perform objective verification and validation activities according to customer requirements within the areas of driverless, AD (Autonomous Drive), ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System), V2X (Vehicle to everything) and chassis objective testing (Vehicle dynamics and Clearance). We are performing the activities both in rigs and on the test track. During the winter season we also support expeditions at tracks in southern Europe and north of Sweden.

What you will do 
As a Test Engineer in 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.

Your main responsibilities will be to to plan, prepare and carry through tests both in rigs and tracks. You will have technical and operational responsibility for rigs and equipment within the group, as well as handling both maintenance and improvements to match new testing standards. In close collaboration with the stakeholders you will participate in the development of new test methods, as well as handling development of test equipment within the area, often in collaboration with other companies and universities.

You and your skills
We see that you have an M.Sc. or is an experienced B.Sc. in Mechatronics, Electronics or similar education with good skills in Electronics, Control and Automation. You have some experience in programming, preferably in Python but C and C++ are also meritorious. You also need to be fluent in English (spoken and written) and have a Swedish 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. Preferably you also have some experience working with hardware and/or measurement equipment and have a technology and mechanical interest. Experience working with AD (autonomous drive) and V2X (vehicle to vehicle or vehicle to infrastructure).

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 and customer focus.

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 will start the recruitment process immediately and we welcome your application by February 22, 2023 at the latest. Due to GDPR applications and CVs via email will not be accepted.