Automation Engineer- Electrical/ PLC

Imagine the mobility of tomorrow

Picture yourself in an exciting industry where the future revolves around leading-edge electrified and self-driving cars seamlessly integrated into people's daily lives. But how can we create this future in a way that is both safe and sustainable? This is just one of the inspiring questions we're working to solve here at Volvo Cars. Join us and watch your ideas shape the future of mobility.

Who are we?

Manufacturing Engineering is the link between the product development and our manufacturing plants all over the world. Our mission is to develop global, lean production processes to create the best manufacturing environments. We make sure our future Volvo cars are manufacturable in efficient processes developed, bought, and installed under our responsibility. Working for Manufacturing Engineering means teamwork, broad responsibilities and learning something new every day.

Industrialization is a team within the Manufacturing Engineering Propulsion Components, and we are now looking for a new team member. We are a highly engaged local team working towards our biggest plant, Volvo Cars Torslanda. Even though we are a local team, we have global mindset and collaboration. We constantly work on improving our skills and challenge our current way of working. Do you want to be part of our journey?

What will you do?

As an Manufacturing Engineer and team member your task will be to create robust, efficient, and improved processes and equipment for Propulsion Components. You will be a part of a team and setting the scene for our new platform. You will have the opportunity to improve the techniques & methods within this field. The team follows the project through product development & feedback, quoting and buying the equipment as well as installing and commissioning. This means that you will take part in cost estimations, development of process concepts, supplier relations, continuous alignment with customer, 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 will bring

We see that you have a degree within Automation, Electrical or equivalent experience and have been working within manufacturing engineering. This role also requires one or more of the following special technical skills such as PLC installation, verifications, standards verifications, electrical safety standards, etc. We see that you are detail oriented, Quality focus, Good communicator, and Virtual commissioning konwledge is advantage. We believe you are fluent in English, both spoken and written. Swedish language is a merit. We believe you have high ambitions, self-drive and you are curious to learn new technologies. You are a team player and have excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Want to know more? We hope so

Please register your application as soon as possible. Please note that we will not accept applications via email. Recruitment process will happen in parallel. If you have any question regarding the position, please contact Hiring Manager, Sathya Kanthabhabhajeya at sathyamyla.kanthabahajeya@volvocars.com, and for questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter, Malgorzata Dziczek, at malgorzata.dziczek@volvocars.com

Volvo Cars – driving change together

Volvo Cars’ success is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive working environment. Today, we’re 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, so you can reach your fullest potential.

And it’s so exciting – we’re well on our way on our journey towards full electrification. We have five fully electric cars already on the market, and five more on the way. Our fully-electric and plug-in hybrid cars combined make up almost 50 per cent of our sales. So come and join us in shaping the future of mobility. There’s never been a more rewarding time to play your part in our inspiring and creative teams!

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