The Election Is Over!

Welcome back blog readers.  Well, the election is over...whew, and now we can focus on the business at hand, building and selling trucks!

We are winding up the fourth quarter, and for those of you who are following the Volvo Group despite third quarter, you know we are still, "one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications; in transport solutions.  We also provide complete solutions for financing and service."

We are expanding our scope online, with the coolest hottest android game app called, "transporter", get it while it's free ;-).  Look at my play list and click the link, test your driving skills.  As we expand our foot print across the globe follow the Mårten Wikforss’ column, which is on our, Volvo Group Global News site.  You will learn of what's happening now, across the globe.  Read about, "what's going on in Africa, or 5% Fuel Savings, and most importantly a direct message from the President & CEO, Olof Persson. 

We need to get geared up for 2013, NOW!  As our customers are now moving forward with fleet orders, and we expand our global presence we must continue to hire. This is where recruiting get's busy and strategic.  Yes, we are already networking, sourcing and interviewing, for the best talent in the automotive industry.  We are seeking individuals who have their GPS set for new opportunities, looking to move their careers forward, and drive their knowledge, skills and ability right innovative transport solutions for the future.

Areas that I am personally recruiting for are as follows:

     Engineering: Powerflow CFD Analyst,  Electronic Component Engineers,
     Sourcing Analyst, HR Business Partner (MD)

     Financial Services: District Finance Managers - Territory Florida to Alabama, 

     Information Technology: Management Consultant

     Mack Truck Plant Engineering: Material Handling Engineer, Engineering Unit
     Manager -Product Introductions


If you are considering making a change in your career before the new year, or taking advantage of the low cost of housing in the Southeast (Greensboro, NC / Hagerstown, MD / Macungie, PA) while the prices are low; or perhaps taking a step back to take a step forward in a new organization?  Join one of the leaders in it's industry, and apply NOW!  http://www.volvogroup.jobs


Volvo Group Business Services
On Demand - Recruitment Services
Senior Recruiter, Tangil Smith

VOLVO GROUP TRUCK TECHNOLOGY

Volvo Group Trucks Technology


Volvo Group Trucks Technology covers the entire value chain from long-term research and planning to final delivery of complete vehicles and services to the Volvo Group truck business, as well as supporting the products in the aftermarket. Volvo Group Trucks Technology has 10.000 employees working in global teams with focus on delivering world-class engineered products and services.


Volvo Group Trucks Technology’s area of responsibilities:

•Product Planning

•Project & Range Management

•Complete Vehicle

•Volvo Group Advanced Technology & Research

•Volvo Group Powertrain Engineering

•Vehicle Engineering

•Volvo Group Purchasing

Volvo Group Trucks Technology is headed by Torbjörn Holmström.



Volvo Group Trucks Technology is operational since January 1, 2012, when activities within Volvo 3P, Volvo Powertrain, Volvo Parts, Volvo Technology and Non-Automotive Purchasing were merged together.

http://www.volvogroup.com/group/global/en-gb/volvo%20group/our%20companies/gttechnology/pages/gtt.aspx

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A WORLD CLASS ORGANIZATION

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOBS OF THE WEEK

Position Servo Hydraulic Test Engineer 9261BR
Position Description

The purpose of this job is to provide professional service as a fully competent test engineer within a formal engineering process or a major project. Performs routine and less complex engineering tasks that support the mission of the unit, department and/or VTNA. Serves in a resource or support capacity for more complex assignments.
· Serves as full-performance test engineer in one or two responsibility areas with limited responsibility requiring ingenuity or originality.
· Performs design, testing/validation and/or development projects within area of assignment: Emphasis is placed on accuracy; accountability/ownership; adherence to formal internal and external standards, procedures and processes; and accurate, acceptable documentation and report writing.
Department: (Those noted as specific to the department assigned.)
· Perform measurements on and/or administer tests of components or systems using established processes and methodologies.
· Utilize personal computers and other instrumentation as defined by assignment to process and analyze data and communicate results of laboratory activities.
· Document results in technical report format.
· Apply experimental methodology in order to acquire acceleration, force, displacement, or strain data to support analysis and testing of heavy truck componentry. Such activities can occur in the laboratory, in the field, and on the Volvo Accelerated Endurance Test Track
· Analyze acceleration, force, and displacement or strain data relative to relevant standard or specification e.g. VTNA durability demand, VTNA Dept. 18423 ISO processes, FMVSS or others. In the case of a measurement/analysis activity this requires signal processing that can include, but is not limited to, amplitude analysis, level crossing spectra, and PSDs and results in drawn conclusions. In the case of rig test development the signal processing will result in a signal that can drive a test rig. Specify force controlled fatigue tests or displacement controlled vibration environment simulation rig tests and load history that is correlated to a heavy truck service environment. This includes selecting actuators and controllers appropriate for the job as well as design or specification of fixturing.
· Coordinate fabrication and calibration of custom transducers from established designs as directed.
· Keep design engineering aware of the progress of the activity from both technical and timing perspective. Design engineers should also take part in any significant decisions.
· Demonstrated understanding of laboratory procedures combined with a willingness to develop required competencies.
· Ability to use instrumentation.
· Ability to conform to departmental processes and established methodologies.
· Application of Fatigue Damage concepts.
· Application of accelerometers, strain gages, load cells, string potentiometers.
· Preparation and interpretation of engineering diagrams employed for the preceding instrumentation.
· Understanding of structures for experimental test rigs.
· Operation of servo-hydraulic controllers

· BS Degree(Masters Degree preferred) in Engineering with, generally, experience equivalent to 3 or more years of progressive automotive experience, OR a minimum of 9 years of applicable progressive automotive experience.
· Experience in a laboratory environment or relevant design experience

· Attention to Detail: Monitoring adherence to standards and actively checking for accuracy of data received or generated before passing it on.
· Communication: Listening effectively, transmitting information accurately and understandably, and actively seeking feedback non-defensively.
· Dependability/Reliability: Following through on commitments, producing timely work to required -- or higher -- standards, pitching in to get the job done.
· Flexibility: Performing a wide range of tasks, responding to changes in direction and priorities, and accepting new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
· Ownership/Accountability: Taking the lead in getting the job done and accepting responsibility for personal actions, costs, and results.
· Teamwork: Building cooperation among individuals and departments, sharing information and resources, and working to achieve group goals and outcomes.


Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Position: Senior DHC Engineer - RT Specialist 10006BR
Position Description

A global hydraulic, dynamic and control system expert for the business of complete machine/vehicle simulations and with an expertise within RT (Real Time Modeling) at complete vehicle level. Responsible for modeling, simulation and analysis of mobile hydraulic, mobile machinery dynamics and mobile machinery control system. This position reports directly to the Manager the Manager DHC at VPD/AE.

Position Title: Senior RT-DHC Expert
Responsibilities:

• Acts as a global expert consultant to the business on topics related to mobile hydraulics.
o Advanced Engineering (AE)
o New Product Development (NPD)
• Advanced Engineering and New Product Development Support.
o Work as a global expert supporting projects world wide
o Understanding, specifying, and applying current and/or new technologies.
o Work with NPD design team(s)
 Common platforms, components, and systems are desirable.
 Participates in FMEA teams and design review teams, etc.
o Work with Purchasing and Supply Management (P&SM)
 Interact with suppliers as new technologies are developed. Ensures that supplier’s components meet current and future needs.
o Interact directly with project customers as new products are being developed.
• Mostly supports regional engineering activities on road machinery, but will be called upon to operate Globally in order to drive global practices and commonality across VCE.

FORUMS (NETWORK OF INTERACTION)
External:
o Suppliers
o Customers (Projects)
o Operators
Internal:
o Other specialists in the global DHC organization
o Project Teams
o Purchasing
o CST
o OTD
o Internal Experts

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education/Professional Qualifications required for the position:
• M.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience 5+ years experience in construction equipment industry focusing on areas of mobile hydraulic, electro-hydraulic control system, machine dynamic and other RT applications. PhD in mechanical engineering is preferred.
• Earlier experience from construction industry preferred
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and physics.
• Capability and working experience in virtual machine modeling and analysis including hydraulic systems, open/closed-loop control system, and mechanical dynamic system.
• Capability and working experience using multiple virtual environments such as Adams, AmeSIM and Matlab/Simulink etc. to do multi-domain modeling/simulation of mobile machine.
• Proven record in control system development and solution proposal.
• Working experience on vehicle Hardware-in-the-Loop(HIL) simulator development.
• Develop/recommend appropriate test plans for systems/sub-systems to determine reliability, durability, and performance characteristics.
• Strong trouble shooting / problems solving skills and strong analytical skills in virtual product development.
• Willingness to be hands-on with people development and expert-level fault detection.

Additional Important Requirements (e.g. language, mobility):
Needs to speak English fluent
Possibility to travel to Europe and Asia

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer

E.O.E./M/F/D/V

Career Opportunities with A World Class Organization

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Had your share of work furloughs and uncertainty? Take a look at the Volvo Group NA, where there are some awesome opportunities to collaborate Globally with your counterparts in Sweden, France and China.

The Volvo Group is one of the leading suppliers of commercial transport solutions providing products such as trucks, buses, construction equipment, engines and drive systems for boats and industrial applications as well as aircraft engine components. The Volvo Group also offers its customers financial solutions.

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK

Volvo Construction Equipment Group (VCE)

Technical Support “Asphalt Paving/ Paver”
Looking for an experienced person with extensive Technical knowledge of asphalt pavers; preferably experienced with Blaw Knox. Candidate must be willing to work in office environment assisting a dealer network on a helpdesk along with being a liaison between the helpdesk, field personnel and engineering.
• Provide technical support and/or customer visits concerning “Paving / Paver” products.
• Handle problem resolution and dealer technical training.
• Also troubleshoot and support customer’s technical inquiries from the Volvo Construction Equipment dealer network; this includes: development, testing of field fixes and updates, and implementing these solutions with the agreement of the responsible product platform.
• This role acts as the technical liaison between the dealers and the Global Service Team, which requires the role to assist in the development or update of technical publications and training aids/materials as needed.
• Assisting with planning and participate as a training instructor with the annual technical service training plan and schedule, this includes providing written communications to the dealer network concerning product updates and repair procedures as required via the internal case management system.
Job Requirements: Know and follow all aspects of ISO 9001/14000 documentation and record keeping requirements,
• Problem solving and analysis,
• Must have proficient computer skills,
• Asphalt Paving Product knowledge,
• Team player and achievement driven.
• Must have good communication and writing skills and can work with all aspects of paving and compaction.
• Must have actual paving experience and paving techniques.
• Must be willing to relocate to North Carolina and be able to travel.
Education:
• Some college and/or technical degree with application toward the construction equipment industry and experience in with concentration on Asphalt Paving maintaining customer satisfaction in both a high pace and technical environment
• Technical degree with concentration in diesel engines, hydraulics, or electrical systems

Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E.O.E./M/F/D/V