About this role
Qualifications PhD or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electronical Engineering At least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry and research environment Very good knowledge of vehicle & powertrain technologies including hybrids Expertise in the analysis and optimization of energy efficiency and vehicle performance Advanced optimization methods background as dynamic programing, deep learning Models development, HMI development & programming expertise in Matlab-Simulink - (Software development background will be a plus) Fluent in English Leadership Competencies Customer focus: Listen to and talk with our customers about their needs, desires and challenges Decision quality: Have the skills, knowledge and intuition to do the right thing Collaborates: Collaborate easy and create excellent results through teamwork and open dialogue Instills trust: Trust other teams to do their best and we respect taken decisions Values differences: See how diversity strengthens us and try to bring out the best in everyone Demonstrates self-awareness: Admit mistakes, fix them and learn from them Action oriented: be innovative and find smart ways to create new solutions and business to achieve best results Lead research engineer system simulation in System Simulation team, Strategic Development, Powertrain Engineering. This is Powertrain Strategic Development The Strategic Development organization has the full responsibility to plan and secure execution of advanced engineering as well as to pilot main strategic technology plans within Powertrain Engineering. This includes creating new innovations to challenge our existing products and solutions in the ambition of exceeding our customers’ expectations. We are a global department of around 90 passionate engineers committed to improving our products for customers and society. We take on exciting challenges within a positive and constructive atmosphere where team cooperation, different perspectives and doing your best are highly valued. Job summary In System Simulation group, you will be responsible to plan, execute and lead activities related to modeling, simulation and analysis for new technologies and new propulsion concepts implemented into different vehicle architectures (Conventional, HEV, PHEV, FEV …) using a Matlab/Simulink model based environment. You will also actively participate to specify and develop methods & tools related to system simulation that will be used into different advanced engineering and start cost product projects. Accountability/Responsibilities Lead & carry over vehicle and propulsion system calculation, simulation and optimization to support early concept investigation and technology development. It includes the optimization of vehicle & propulsion features like energy efficiency, performance, emission … Lead & develop system models & concepts including high level control strategies Lead & develop activities in relation with new system simulation methodologies and tools Being actively involved in the System Simulation network Repport to System Simulation Director & Project Managers For more information please contact Philippe Dutal, Manager System Simulation, +33 664403292 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, Sunwin 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.