Equipment Engineer - Gothenburg i Göteborg

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 process. 

What you’ll do  

As an Equipment Engineer your task will be to develop robust, efficient, and quality assured processes with focus on equipment specification and selection. You will be responsible to develop and define conceptual equipment solutions to meet the requirements from manufacturing process and to meet the specifications given from the assembly method. You will be working with the processes to assemble and manufacture high voltage batteries and electric drive units, where the majority of the processes are highly automated.  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. 

We are looking for several Equipment Engineers to join our team.  

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 sourcing process (internal & external relations in sourcing). We see that you are detail oriented, have quality focus 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 within Automation, Mechanical Engineering or similar 
• Project management experience 
• Experience of equipment in  automated processes 
• Problem solving DMAIC knowledge 
• FMEA experience 
• Good understanding of CATIA V5, Auto CAD, preferably also Teamcenter 
• Fluent in English, spoken and written.   

Specific competence for some of the roles:  

• Joining/ Laser treatments, good understanding of joining standards, Friction stir welding knowledge is an advantage  
• Geometry assurance experience, Geo measurements, experience with geometry demands  
• General experience of automatic applications such as handling of components, screw tightening, automatic assembly. 

Position is based in Gothenburg. 

Want to know more? 

We invite you to apply in English at your earliest convenience. We do not have a fixed end date for this advertisement as we are continuously looking for this competence. 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. 

We are committed to keeping you informed during the entire process. If you have any inquiries, please reach out to Recruiter, Ayla Kutlay at ayla.kutlay@volvocars.com. 

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Volvo Cars – Driving change together 

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your skills and aspirations so you can reach your full potential.​ 

For the right person, an inspiring, and creative workplace awaits. Did you know that every Volvo Cars employee worldwide has the right to our Family Bond, our new all-gender, paid parental leave policy? You’ll also enjoy a culture and benefits package that’s made us one of the world’s most awarded and progressive employers.​ 

By 2025, we aim to sell 1.2 million cars annually, 50% of which will be electric vehicles and sold directly to customers through digital channels. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we create the driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.​