Test Engineer - Durability/Strength Lab

Test Engineer Durability/Strength Testing

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 section Crash and Strength testing is responsible for facilities, test equipment and operation of test rigs. We deliver essential data in the form of measurement/test reports, measured data, photos and films to internal and external customers. We are also responsible for maintaining and updating the test equipment and for new investments in our labs.

Durability/Strength Lab is responsible for advanced test equipment for durability and strength testing. We are performing testing in test lab and on test tracks to verify vehicle suspension, steering system, powertrain installation, car body, safety system, interior, climatic system, etc. We have many new challenges due to the electrification of Volvo vehicles and we are now looking for a Test Engineer to support the development of durability/strength testing.

Main responsibilities

* Durability/Strength testing of components and systems with test equipment
* Create test sequences/scripts and perform analysis using software tools
* Together with test, design and CAE engineers develop and design test methods and equipment needed to support strength and durability testing of interior and exterior vehicle systems, which include electrical and active systems
* Develop equipment to support testing of active systems
* Documentation of performed testing, measurements, and analysis.

Required qualifications

* B.S.c within Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering or equivalent education/job experience
* Knowledge of Measurement technology, transducers, and data acquisition systems
* Ability to operate and use diagnostic scan tools, scopes, meters, and other test equipment
* Fluent in English, both written and spoken
* Previous testing experience is meritorious
* Knowledgeable in CANoe, Matlab, Simulink, Python or equivalent is an asset
* Servo hydraulic testing and control is meritorious

Personal qualities

* Good communications and interpersonal skills
* Customer focused
* Engaged and encouraging people.
* Drive change and implementation.
* Communicative

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 Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Rebecka Simonsson by e-mail rebecka.simonsson@randstadsourceright.se. Note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted.

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 April 12th, 2017.