First Analysis Engineer - Aerodynamics

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.

Our Challenge
Climate change is the ultimate safety test and Volvo Cars will pioneer sustainability as we have always done with safety. At Sustainability Centre we ensure that we are integrating sustainability in the hole lifecycle of our vehicles with the aim for carbon neutrality 2040. 

Aerodynamics is one of several attributes within Sustainability Centre and in order to lead in energy efficiency and achieving stable driving dynamics, our scope reaches from the development of vehicle exterior to components and systems for optimal aerodynamics. We are involved in start-up of product concepts to final validation, setting and confirming target fulfilment and product data. 

Are you skilled in fluid dynamics and want to build a network within Volvo Cars? Then the role as First Analysis Engineer Aerodynamics is the place for you to prosper. 

Your Contribution
You will drive Aerodynamics in typical vehicle programs and contribute to more energy efficient movement of people and sustainability. Your response will be to plan, prepare and perform CFD calculations and wind tunnel tests, you will also conduct analysis and create recommendations. Further, you will develop new testing equipment and analysis methods. You will need to present your work both spoken and written in various foras and systems.

You will collaborate with Product Design and other areas affecting Aerodynamics, you will also get the opportunity to be part of research and external collaborations together with national and international partners. 

Over time, you will be involved in all phases of the design and development of our products, including the pre-study work for vehicle programs. You will work with improving our products, certification, setting data and be responsible for analysis work (physical and CAE). 

Competence is Important
We see that you have at least a M.Sc. degree or equivalent in engineering and proven experience that built high skills in fluid dynamics. You will need skills in CFD (e.g. STAR) and CAD geometry work (e.g. CATIA/ANSA) as well as in measurements and development of measurement systems. A Driver’s license B valid in Sweden will also be required.

Meritorious would be experience from working with aerodynamics in the automotive industry and/or experience from wind tunnel tests.

Personality is Key
You are a team-oriented with high integrity, inclusive towards others. You have excellent communication skills and are comfortable giving presentations.
Further, you are result driven and have the ability to prioritize between different tasks, you always aim to keep deadlines. You are open to change and contributing to a good working atmosphere is crucial for you. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge? Please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible, but no later than 2021-05-07. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.

 If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager Johan Sterneus by email johan.sterneus@volvocars.com . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com .