Analysis Engineer (Chemistry/Materials) - Adhesives and Sealants i Göteborg

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Who we are
Our ART, Painted Body, consists of 22 agile, empowered teams within body engineering, surface treatment, material and joining as well as labels. We work close together with both internal and external stake holders to deliver excellent attribute performance and paint quality.
Within the Surface Treatment area, we are divided into three groups; Surface Products, Corrosion Protection and Coating Systems. Our technical expertise consists of body adhesives, sealing materials, sound damping, corrosion protection, pre-treatment and exterior paint systems. We are also responsible for the attribute Paint & Finish. Surface Treatment Centre is our global analysis and verification centre for Surface Treatment materials within Volvo Car Group. We work with all from car body analysis with focus on corrosion to complete vehicle exterior colour matching.  We also support running production with analyses when disturbances occur and often participate in international and national research projects.  
 

What you will do
In this role as analysis engineer (at Surface Treatment Centre), you will belong to the group Surface Products and the Team Adhesives & Sealants. Your main responsibilities will be planning as well as performing and reporting analyses and tests on different types of adhesives and sealants systems. Working as an analysis engineer within the surface treatment means that you will establish and develop relationships with a variety of system areas and customers globally. As part of our great team, you get access to long term development opportunities in the challenging and exciting area of surface treatment. Your daily work is quality focused. You will develop testing and analysis skills, including use of different instruments and equipment.

Qualifications
•    M.Sc in Chemistry/Materials or equivalent (university degree, work experience)
•    Good theoretical knowledge and practical experience within the surface treatment area or chemistry and/or materials
•    Fluent in English (written and spoken)
•    Surface treatment or paint knowledge or experience in testing and lab environment is meritorious
•    We have highly experienced engineers in the team so it’s possible to join if you are motivated, teachable with the right educational background. You don’t necessarily need to have multiple years of experience.
•    Competence and experience are important, but personality and potential are key
 

Personal qualities 
•    Structured way of working and good documentation skills
•    Positive attitude and engaged
•    A team player but at the same time self-driven
•    Service minded and flexible
•    Enjoy a variety of tasks!
•    Customer and Quality focused 
•    Good communication skills
•    You are proactive and have a great sense of responsibility
 

We are looking for a personality that will bring in new ideas and competences into our team, group and ART so that we will be well prepared for the future.
 
How to learn more and apply
For more questions about the role you are welcome to contact hiring manager Daniel.karjalainen@volvocars.com or sr tech recruiter Henrik.jansson.3@volvocars.com 
Last application date 2022-02-27. Interviews will be held continuously, and the position can be closed before last application date. We are looking forward to you application!

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