Test Engineer Batterylab

Test Engineers for Battery Lab

At Research & Development you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding premium 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 group Engine & Transmission Testing is a part of the section Powertrain Systems Testing whose main purpose is to operate and develop the department's test beds within powertrain testing. The group Engine & Transmission Testing is responsible for a number of engine and transmission test cells, but also for a battery lab. The battery lab is now expanding from a small research laboratory scale, to a lab that can support the industrialisation of the future electrified powertrains at Volvo Cars.

As a Test Engineer you will do battery tests on all levels (cell, module and pack) in both stand-alone set-ups and with Controller Area Network (CAN) and Hardware in the Loop (HIL) systems. As we are in an expansion phase, you will be involved in developing the new battery lab while working in our present facilities. Daily work includes writing test programs, evaluate test results and prepare test objects.

Main responsibilities

* Be responsible for the daily operation of the test bed
* Make sure all test equipment used is maintained and calibrated
* Installation of test object in test bed
* Preparing new tests such as new drive cycles, setting up simulation models in test bed computer system
* Plan, execute and analyse tests together with internal customers
* Continuously learning new test methods and test systems

Required qualifications

* B.Sc. in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Fluent in English, written and spoken
* Driving license B, valid in Sweden
* Experience from testing or lab work is meritorious
* Experience in software and HIL is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Team player with strong communication skills
* A genuine interest of batteries and working with testing in a lab
* Can work with good patience and accuracy over time
* Ability to work independently
* Eager to learn new things
* Appreciate the combination of both practical and office work

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 luxury car brand" by simplifying people's lives. 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 Sourceright. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Charlotte Cohn by e-mail charlotte.cohn@randstadsourceright.se note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted and that your application documents should be written in English.

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 than March 20th, 2017.