About this role
WHO ARE YOU? We are now looking for you with documented experience from working in the field of human factors preferably within the automotive industry. We believe that you have an innovative mindset and want to be part of the ongoing transformation of the automotive business. To succeed in this position you are good at building relations and collaborate with colleagues. You also possess the following skills: Strong interest and profound knowledge in user need driven development and interaction design Good understanding of experimental design and statistics Ability to compute various metrics derived from different data sources in Matlab or equivalent programs Technical understanding of our products and preferably product development experience Proficient in design applications such as Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge in programming mobile or desktop prototypes in tools such as QT Confident working in an agile team Fluent in English, written and spoken M.Sc. In Cognitive Science/Interaction design or similar Truck-driving license is a merit Are you passionate about human factors, interaction design and usability? Would you like to work in the automotive industry and be part of a great team with competent and helpful colleagues? Would you like to contribute to the development of world leading Automated Vehicles? Join us at Vehicle Automation - Human Behaviour & Perception! We work with Human Machine Interaction for all levels of automation, from advanced driver assistance systems to self-driving vehicles. In your role, you will work in a dynamic and fast moving technology area with many unexplored opportunities and you will have a great opportunity to shape your own work. We offer you an innovative environment with an agile set up and collaboration within the Volvo group as well as with our customers and partners. THIS IS US, YOUR NEW COLLEAGUES The Human Behaviour & Perception group consists of 9 colleagues with complementary skills within the human factors area. You will be part of this multi-disciplinary team working with end-users in defining human factors requirements, building low and high fidelity prototypes (e.g. desktop, mockups in VR, driving simulators and real trucks), setting up and analyzing data from studies involving both in-house experts as well as customers, truck drivers and operators depending on the use case. We believe teamwork and collaboration is the foundation for great products and an attractive workplace. As your manager I will be supporting you in your personal development. There are many career opportunities in different areas within the Volvo Group, both internationally and in Sweden. Ann-Sofi Karlsson, Manager Human Behaviour & Perception, tel: +46 739029701 HR Representative: Linda Hentschel, tel: +46 709134557 https://www.youtube.com/user/VolvoGroupVideos https://www.youtube.com/user/VolvoTrucks https://www.youtube.com/Automation The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta. Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.