Test driver, Hällered Proving ground
Volvo Cars Group
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Do you share our devotion to safety?
For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has been a symbol of automotive safety, committed to protecting our world and the people in it. Now, we're paving the way toward a future where collisions belong to the past. And it's not just about technology; it's about our devotion to safety and our promise to make the world a safer place. So if you feel strongly about creating a safer world, join us in shaping a collision-free tomorrow.
Let's introduce ourselves
Proving Grounds Hällered is a Section within the Department “Prototype Build & Verification” with 8 teams and a total of 160 employees. Our main purpose is to operate and develop our Proving Grounds and test facilities and deliver results to customers.
The test driver teams consist of approximately 50 test drivers, divided into Night shift, A- and B-shift. The main responsibility is to perform complete vehicle testing according to a diverse set of test codes. Main responsibility of the group is to deliver both best in class vehicle reports concerning deviations and faults as well as mileage and cycles on test cars.
The team supports vehicle testing at the proving grounds as well as globally by participating on numbers of expeditions and acts as a general resource within the company when expert drivers are needed.
What you'll do
Main responsibility of the test driver is to perform complete vehicle testing according to customer specifications. Test scope vary from detailed reporting of deviations and faults in English using VIRA report tool to pure mileage and cycle accumulation tests.
The test methods cover a wide range of areas, but the primary areas of testing are base engine testing, verification of functions, durability testing, and reliability validation.
General computer knowledge is an advantage due to need of logging functional deviations.
As a test driver you will be responsible for planning your workday to meet each customer expectations.
All drivers follow an internal education program where the driver starts with simpler tests at low speed and then grows into more advanced and demanding test codes over a period of approximately 2 years.
As a test driver you also need to:
• Actively contact item owner/customer and describe the problems.
• Initiate and perform base analysis of found problems including reading fault codes.
• Be able to use different log equipment to collect applicable data/recordings to pinpoint the problems
• If applicable at test end, show the test car to appropriate audience and write reports.
• Be able to represent the customer in the specific project/segment and provide a customer-oriented perspective on the complete vehicle experience
• Deliver mileage and deviation reports to the complete vehicle projects.
What you'll bring
As a test driver you will work both independently as well as in close collaboration and cooperate with our customers, team members, other teams, and organizations. To succeed in the role as a person you should have a positive and pro-active mind set alongside being communicative, encouraging, open-minded and sensitive to customer needs.
We think you, as a person, have a structured way of working, are good at planning and are adjustable to changes. Being committed, paying attention to details, and providing a customer focused perspective on the products is something that comes natural for you. You are also curious about our present and future products, services, and customers alongside that you have a good technical understanding of the products.
Do you fit the profile?
• At least have 3year high school with technical education or equivalent work experience
• Good general computer experience (SharePoint, MS Office, Outlook)
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written in Swedish and English.
• Good vehicle knowledge and interested in new technology
• Pass driving evaluation at Hällered Proving Ground
• No previous injuries to the neck and/or back
• Driver’s license B, meritorious if you have BE
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Please submit your application through our career page. Due to GDPR regulations, we’re unable to store or consider applications from other platforms.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to Recruiter Annika Hulthén at ANNIKA.HULTHEN@VOLVOCARS.COM. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager John Stensönes at JOHN.STENSONES@VOLVOCARS.COM.
Once your application is successfully submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Applications are open until 17th of December 2024. We’re excited to get to know you!
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.
Hallered, SE, 50491
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