Commodity Manufacturing Software Engineer

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?
Here is an opening for an exciting and developing job within Manufacturing Engineering. Software download & final test is a part of the team that see to that software functions for tomorrow’s car’s works in a global assembly and fine-tunes their attributes by testing in our box cars. You would work with the most interesting software download processes on the market as a software engineer.

What you will do?
As software engineer you will perform fault tracing, analyse possible mismatch of software/hardware solutions, request updates, do minor programming yourself or arrange scripts in our test environments. Error handling is not a planned activity, but complex systems of modern prototype vehicles is expected to have some degree of error states that need to be found and corrected so the cars can be used for their planned purposes. You will be a new member in our global team supporting all our plants worldwide.
Do you fit the profile?
A big car/software interest will be very beneficial to be able to perform and thrive in this role. We also like you to have professional experience as a vehicle technician or software engineer. You should be able to prioritize, take responsibility and maintain high quality in your job. The tasks require that you welcome and want to understand new technology, have software skills and independently obtain necessary information. This type of engineering requires a structured way of working to solve the, sometimes very complex, issues reported to you. You have the ability to express yourself well and value good communication towards colleagues in order to understand their needs. You value the importance of cooperation for the benefit of both yourself and others. You like to travel and work in a global environment. Constantly having a global mindset in everything you do. You have a University degree or similar experience and with knowledge of VCATS, Script, CAN tools or simulator. You have very good car knowledge, especially for its electronics and software. Of course, you are excellent in English and Swedish both spoken and written.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Renée Inghammar Sandström, Group Manager at renee.inghammar.sandstrom@volvocars.com. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact for questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Tech Recruiter, Rinor Alihajdaraj, rinor.alihajdaraj@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest August 27th, 2021 but the recruitment process will run continuously during the application period. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.