Equipment Engineer

Can you engineer a brighter tomorrow? 

Reality has made it clear that the actions we take in the next few years will significantly impact our future. Embracing the need for change, Volvo Cars is committed to spearheading the charge in automotive electrification. In this role, you'll play a crucial part in an exciting transformation journey that will change how the world views mobility. Are you ready for a new opportunity?
 

Manufacturing Engineering – let’s introduce ourselves 

At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a global production team that makes sure that the cars we build meet the highest expectations from our customers. In close collaboration with colleagues in other business units, we develop and implement flexible and efficient production systems with people in focus. If you want to reach your personal goals together with other people, Manufacturing Engineering is the place to be.

We offer you an exciting opportunity in an international and growing company with a great culture and plenty of development opportunities. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to actively contribute to the growth of our business through people. Come join us!

Central Manufacturing Engineering at Volvo Car Group prepares and implements quality assured flexible and effective production systems in the plants globally. At Manufacturing Engineering, you are part of a group working close to all our elements within the chain of developing, construction, manufacturing, and containing processes.

What you’ll do 

As an Equipment Engineer and a team member, your task will be to develop robust and efficient manufacturing processes for Propulsion Components with a focus on the equipment used. In this role you will be responsible for developing and implementing vision systems used for detection and measurement, building our high-voltage batteries, e-machines and inverters. You are working together with the team to develop the product and process, and with equipment suppliers to make sure the implementation of the equipment is quality assuring both the product and the process. 

You will be part of a team setting the scene for our future products and processes. The team follows the projects through product and process development, cooperation with R&D, and close collaboration with different equipment suppliers. You are responsible for specifying the requirements of the equipment to meet our Process development KPIs.This means that you will take part in cost estimations, development of process concepts, supplier relations, continuous alignment with customers, etc. You will work with the development of a vision system, measurement system, positioning, etc. You dig in where it is needed and are flexible towards late changes and unforeseen situations, using your innovation and determination to succeed.

What you’ll bring 

This position is for you with previous experience in manufacturing engineering working on equipment projects (project lead/installation/commissioning). You also have experience with the sourcing process (internal & external relations in sourcing). We see that you are detail-oriented, have a focus on quality and a good communicator. We believe you have high aspirations, self-motivation and you are curious to learn new technologies. You are a cooperative person and have great collaboration and communication skills.

You also have
•    Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechatronics engineering or similar
•    Project management experience
•    Problem-solving DMAIC knowledge
•    FMEA experience
•    Experience developing, installing, and commissioning of vision systems used for measurement and detection.
•    Good understanding of Teamcenter, CATIA V5, Auto CAD
•    Advanced English communication skills 

The position is based in Gothenburg.
 

Want to know more?

We invite you to apply in English at your earliest convenience. Please apply through the provided link. Applications submitted via email will not be retained or taken into consideration. Once you receive a confirmation email from the system, your application will be acknowledged.

If you have any inquiries, please reach out to the Hiring Manager, David Danielsson at david.danielsson@volvocars.com or Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com.
 

Volvo Cars – Driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the outcome of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with around 43,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations, allowing you to reach your fullest potential.

By 2025, we are aiming for at least 50 per cent of our global sales to be fully electric models – it’s a critical step towards being 100 per cent fully electric by 2030. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more exciting time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams.