Diagnostic Calibration Engineer i Göteborg

Be part of the change.
Volvo Cars and Geely are undertaking a significant industrial collaboration as they merge their combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next-generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains
 

What we offer

The new organization will develop technologically advanced and efficient combustion engines and hybrid powertrains for Volvo Cars and Geely Auto. The new stand-alone business can also supply third-party manufacturers, providing exciting growth opportunities. The gradual electrification of the automotive industry means there will be significant ongoing demand for efficient hybrid powertrains alongside fully-electric offerings. As consequence, hybrid cars need the best internal combustion engines.

The new business, currently operating under the internal name ICE, includes research and development, procurement, manufacturing, IT, PX/HR and finance functions. Within this unit, the section/ART Engine Controls & Diagnostics is responsible for combustion engine control and diagnostic software, and the calibration of this, in hybrid powertrains. We lead the development for controls and diagnostics with significant parts of in-house development. We launch hundreds of variants of production files every year and improve our software development process continuously to do that in high quality. The work we perform has a major impact on product quality and reliability as well as legal compliance.

The diagnostics team is responsible for designing, optimizing and validating diagnostic functions for all Powertrain units to fulfil OBD and workshop requirements worldwide. We ensure that the customer/driver as far as possible get correct and nothing else but necessary Powertrain diagnostic information.

This position is challenging, fun and diverse, and offers possibilities within a continuously growing area that has a bright and exciting future ahead and where You have a direct influence on our end product. Efficient combustion engines is one of the most crucial components in our future hybrid cars, and will continue to be so. We are a highly motivated group that enjoys working together on complex technology challenges!

What You’ll do

As a Diagnostic Calibration Engineer, your main responsibility will be to secure engine operation by optimizing our models in both engine test cells as well in test vehicles. It will be within your role to evaluate large data, to test and develop new software functions together with the development team. You will also be able to test vehicles in different environment conditions which requires a willingness to travel worldwide.  

Do You fit the profile?

• University degree within engineering or solid experience from automotive development.
• Knowledge in engine diagnostic, combustion engine calibration, or combustion engine control. Broad knowledge of combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. Experience in writing your own scripts for data analysis, for automated calibration, or software creation as well as presentation and office tools.
• You are able to handle a big amount of data, to analyse and to synthesize in an effective and understandable way.
• You need to have good knowledge in Matlab, Simulink, INCA and Python.
• A basic understanding of combustion, diagnostics and dependability, engine emissions, certification, model based/predictive control or software deployment are considered beneficial.
• Practical problem-solving skills such as experience in engine control unit flashing, vehicle handling, or test facility operations are considered meritorious.
• You have a valid driver’s license class B/BE.
• You are fluent in English, verbal and written. Swedish is beneficial.

As a person, we believe you are passionate about cars, both from a customer and technical point of view. We see that you are structured and like to drive technology forward. You need to be able to close the gap between theoretical modelling work and execute some tests hands-on yourself. You plan, conduct, summarise and report your work in a thorough manner. You are a structured person with an analytical mind-set who likes to take initiatives. It is very important that you are curious, open-minded and a great team player.

How to learn more and apply.

For questions about the position please contact hiring manager Sauli Skinnari at sauli.skinnari@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Lena Patel at lena.patel@volvocars.com. We’d like to receive your application at latest January 10th 2021. Please note that to be considered for this role you must apply the link. Interviews will be held after the last application date.

Who we are
Volvo Cars and Geely are undertaking a significant industrial collaboration as they merge their combustion engine operations into a stand-alone business in order to establish a new global supplier that will seek to develop next-generation combustion engines and hybrid powertrains. The new organization will develop technologically-advanced and efficient combustion engines and hybrid powertrains for Volvo Cars, Geely Auto, Proton, Lotus, LEVC and LYNK & CO. The new stand-alone business will also supply third-party manufacturers, providing exciting growth opportunities. The gradual electrification of the automotive industry means there will be significant ongoing demand for efficient hybrid powertrains alongside fully-electric offerings. Hybrid cars need the best internal combustion engines. This new unit will have the resources, scale and expertise to develop these powertrains.
 
The new business, currently operating under the internal name ICE, will be an employer for approximately 2,000 employees from Volvo Cars and around 9,000 employees from Geely’s combustion engine operations, including R&D, procurement, manufacturing, IT, HR, Strategy & planning and finance functions.