Experienced Engineer - Simulation

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What You Will Do

As a Simulation Engineer you will play a crucial role in developing simulation technologies in the Complete Vehicle organization to improve our products and processes. With data and virtual tools, you will accelerate product development timelines and secure products that meet the needs of our customers. You will develop methods and tools to bring data and operative intelligence to development teams to improve our products.

You will work in a state-of-the-art research and development organization dedicated to providing high-tech transportation solutions primarily to the North American market. The position entails a high level of collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams working on future products, analyzing complex systems, ensuring functional requirements are met by providing design recommendations, and correlating full-vehicle digital twins to physical testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain digital twin models that represent the physical counterparts of vehicles and vehicle components and ensure that they are accurate and up to date by integrating real-time data and feedback from physical systems.
• Contribute to advanced simulation methodologies for use in alternative powertrain systems including Fuel Cell, Battery Electric Vehicles, and hydrogen internal combustion.
• Support modeling and simulations of fuel consumption, energy efficiency, and range to meet Product and Brand targets.
• Work cross-functionally with the Complete Vehicle and Vehicle Technology teams to improve correlation between simulation and physical verification of complete vehicle systems.
• Develop and validate models to simulate real-world customer applications.
• Leverage AI and machine learning techniques to improve simulation and testing by utilizing advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and natural language processing tools such as ChatGPT.
• Integrate simulation models with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) systems.
• Drive projects to utilize simulation, advanced analytics, and machine learning on vehicle simulation and test data to provide actionable intelligence for product improvements.
• Make meaningful interpretations, recommendations and predictions from data collected throughout the product life cycle to support our endeavor in moving towards data-driven development.
• Translate findings into engineering presentations that effectively communicate solutions.
• Coordinate with the global simulation community on developing and improving quality and effectiveness of best practices, tools, and methods.
  
  

Your future team

Our team, Complete Vehicle (CV), is part of Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT), a division of Volvo Group North America, provides state-of-the-art research, engineering, product planning and project execution to final delivery of complete products and support of the products in the aftermarket. Complete Vehicle translates the soul of the brand to a product message, designs the products and services, delivers all truck and component builds, develops niche products and aftermarket solutions, and verifies and validates the products and services.

Together With Us, You Will Be Part Of a Global And Diverse Team Of Highly Skilled Professionals. We Have a Strong Culture Based On Our Company Values, Which Are Central Our Work. We Believe In a Work Environment Where

• We constantly strive for outstanding Performance.
• We are obsessed with Customer Success.
• We initiate Change to stay ahead.
• We willingly place our Trust in each other.
• We have a huge Passion for what we do.
  
  

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Motivation and engagement with the desire to drive change and accelerate digital transformation.
• Ability to leverage analytical and quantitative skills to use simulation and data to back up assumptions, compare against physics-based models and physical verification, and complete root cause analysis.
• Passion for working with advanced technologies.
• Strong networking skills and ability to collaborate effectively with small and large groups.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in the automotive or transportation industry. Heavy duty vehicle experience is preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of vehicle simulation and analysis methods and tools (including MatLab, Simulink, Python, ANSYS, etc…) with a passion to learn.
• Understanding of AI and machine learning techniques for data analysis, and the ability to apply statistical methods to extract insights and make data-driven decisions.
• Knowledge of advanced powertrain technology preferred.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• An organization the prioritizes employee's health and well-being.
• Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.
• Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.
• Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
• Multiple electric charging stations for cars.
• Onsite facilities and activities that make everyday life easier including a cafeteria, chair massages, fitness center and fitness classes offered daily.
  
  

Ready for the next move?

If you like to work in an empowered, enthusiastic, and challenging atmosphere working new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity, then this role is for you. Apply today and join our team on this exciting journey!

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Who We Are And What We Believe In

Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Group Trucks Technology are seeking talents to help design sustainable transportation solutions for the future. As part of our team, you’ll help us by engineering exciting next-gen technologies and contribute to projects that determine new, sustainable solutions. Bring your love of developing systems, working collaboratively, and your advanced skills to a place where you can make an impact. Join our design shift that leaves society in good shape for the next generation.