In cylinder combustion, global heavy duty system engineer

Powertrain Engineering is looking for a development engineer with experience and knowledge in the diesel combustion field.


The role is “In cylinder combustion, global heavy duty system engineer”
Do you want to be part of an innovative team and work together towards a clean future?
The Heavy Duty diesel future will be very interesting but also a demanding challenge. There is a need to take big steps in reducing CO2 (reduced fuel consumption) and comply with the even more restricted emission legislation. Further work with alternative fuels and hybrid -/electrical solutions will also be a part of this work. If you thrive in leading change and like to work in cross-functional teams, then we are hoping you want to join our team.


Tasks


The main task in our team is to select, integrate and optimize the components/systems that affects the combustion system (e.g. piston, fuel injection system, turbo, etc.) for different engine concepts. The concepts shall than be evaluated and compared to choose the best one for our next products (engines) in order to meet our customers’ expectations on quality, performance, fuel consumption and to comply with the emission legislation.
We are working in the development process from advanced engineering to the concept definition. Other areas for our team is the interaction with the electrical drivelines.
The knowledge build up in the internal combustion area and development of improved work methods is also a part of the work.
 
You will be a main contributor and guide the team/organization technical in this development. We work together in close cooperation with a network consisting of our team, the Powertrain Strategy Development (AE) combustion team, colleagues within the powertrain development (design, simulation, software functions and EATS) and external contacts such as universities and consultancy companies.
We strive to have an open and honest environment within the team/-s, where it is easy to ask each other for support when needed. The tasks can be either part of a larger long term project or short tasks to improve products currently in production.


Qualifications
Master of Science or similar technical education is preferred
Education and/or experience of engine, particularly in the field of combustion, and exhaust aftertreatment is welcome
Fluent in English, written and spoken
License for truck (C/CE) is a merit but not a demand

Personal Profile


We are looking for a person with a positive attitude, ability to interact and cooperate effectively and to be creative and “move limits”. Someone who has a drive to analyze/draw conclusions, deliver results, structured and who is interested in improving work methods will be greatly appreciated.


What can we offer you?


We can offer you an exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues which will give you valuable experience for future development within Volvo Group. We recognize the importance of valuing diversity as a key to our current and future business success. You will get the opportunity to interact with highly committed colleagues from different cultures. Team work, energy, passion and respect for the individual are key values for us. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you.


CURIOUS, AND HAVE SOME QUESTIONS? CALL US!


Lars-Olof Andersson
 
Group Manager – Combustion Systems, Integration&Verification
 
Volvo Group Trucks Technology, Powertrain Engineering
 
Dept BF63570, BC3
S-405 08, Göteborg, Sweden
Telephone: +46 31 3223116
Mobile:    +46 7390 23116