Analysis/Test Engineer - Chemistry and Fuel System

Analysis/Test Engineer - Chemistry and Fuel System

Are you passionate about analysing and testing materials and components? Are you practical and interested of working in a well equipped environment to ensure quality in cars? Join the Chemistry and Fuel System group at Volvo Car Group. 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 Chemistry and Fuel System group is responsible for material testing of polymer materials in the engine compartment, chemical and physical analysis of polymer materials and automotive chemicals. We carry out tests for mainly new vehicle but we also support our quality department with analysis of used products.

As our new Analysis/Test Engineer you will be responsible for the area material or component. We are looking for someone with good theoretical understanding of materials and who is interested in practical testing. You will work a lot with designing test methods and setting up test rigs. We have access to a well equipped laboratory with chemical analytical instruments and rigs for component testing used to ensure quality in our components. Our team has well build up knowledge and you will also work towards many other interfaces of internal customers in our company.

Main responsibilities

* You will be responsible for one working field; material or component
* Plan the testing together with the internal customers
* Perform testing with our different instruments
* You will be responsible for development of new test methods
* Present the results from the testing orally and in written
* You will be responsible for the testing equipments within your area

Required qualifications

* B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or equivalent education
* Experience from laboratory work
* Experience from laboratory testing is meritorious
* Good computer skills
* Fluent in Swedish and English (written and spoken)

Personal qualities

* Interested to combine theoretical knowledge with practical testing
* Analytical
* Structured and methodical
* High integrity and professionalism
* A great communicator and excellent corporation skills

About Volvo Car Group
Everything we do at Volvo Car Group starts with people. We design, engineer and build Scandinavian luxury cars that understand people - cars with an exceptional personality in both design and engineering. The challenges ahead are huge. In strong competition, our vision is to be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand. We shall double our sales. And we aim to be a leader in developing innovative human-centric technology. To make this happen, we need more talented people on-board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to work across the borders in a global organisation that values individual differences and gives you unique career opportunities. We believe in the power of people and will support you to reach your full potential. Sound like you? Join us in creating the next generation smart and sustainable luxury cars.

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 Pontus Adolfsson at +46 72 98 89 422 or by e-mail pontus.adolfsson@randstad.se.

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 September 15, 2013.