Experienced System Design Engineer

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure 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.

Our Commitment

At Volvo do Brasil, we believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents strengthen our ability to develop solutions that create prosperity for society. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace grounded in equal opportunities, and we encourage people with disabilities (PwDs) to apply for all our job opportunities.

What you will do

At Powertrain Technology you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As an Experienced System Design Engineer, you will take technical ownership of embedded electronic solutions and end-to-end software deliveries to our customers for our powertrain products, working from early development phases through industrialization and product maintenance. You will:

• Lead embedded solution activities throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and development to production and maintenance.
• Own the embedded software delivery within your scope, coordinating the activities required to secure quality and readiness, and performing the final software release to the customer.
• Lead technical activities in development projects, defining direction, plans, timing, deliverables, and priorities together with the involved engineering teams.
• Drive quality investigations and problem-solving related to powertrain software and electronic systems, coordinating solutions across the relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a key technical interface across product owners, software development teams, configuration managers, verification engineers, calibration engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering areas, driving alignment and effective collaboration.
• Manage product and software information, including product structures, technical documentation, and software roadmaps.
• Develop strong knowledge of powertrain electronic systems and software structures, becoming a trusted technical reference for colleagues and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with our global engineering community, sharing knowledge and helping continuously improve our products, processes, and ways of working.

Your future team

You will join a diverse team of twenty engineers and two interns working across sensors, embedded systems, software configuration and delivery, and system verification. As part of a global engineering organization, we work collaboratively across functions and locations, developing solutions used by customers around the world. We value technical curiosity, ownership, knowledge sharing, and people who look beyond their immediate scope to find the best solution for the product and our customers.

Who are you?

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

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Professional experience in automotive product development, particularly with embedded systems and electronic architectures.
• Good understanding of embedded electronic systems and their interaction with vehicle or powertrain functions.
• Ability to lead technical activities, give direction, and coordinate deliveries involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• A collaborative and accountable mindset, with the ability to take ownership, solve problems, build strong working relationships, and drive topics forward.
• A holistic mindset, with the ability to influence across functions and challenge existing ways of working to drive improvements.

It is considered an advantage if you have:

• Experience with quality investigations and structured problem-solving in automotive embedded systems.
• Experience working in global and cross-functional engineering environments.
• Experience with medium or heavy-duty powertrain systems.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, CANalyzer/CANoe, and similar engineering tools.
• Familiarity with Volvo engineering systems and tools, such as KOLA, PIL, Configurator, and Bucket.
• Previous experience with software development, calibration, or verification of propulsion embedded software.
• Knowledge of powertrain software structures, software configuration, product documentation, or software release and delivery processes.
• Experience using generative AI, prompting, AI agents, or similar technologies to improve engineering efficiency and automation.

Ready for the next move?

If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.

What Volvo Group Offers:

Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:

• Medical and dental insurance plans;
• On-site medical clinic;
• Pharmacy assistance program;
• Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
• Sick leave assistance;
• Childcare allowance;
• Special education allowance;
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.

Meals:

• Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

Transportation:

• Company-provided shuttle transportation.

Financial Security:

• Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
• Private pension plan - Vikingprev;
• Life insurance.

Convenience and Quality of Life:

• Volvo Association Club;
• Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

* * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm Apriori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.

Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.