Manufacturing Engineer Software
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Job Summary
Software the fuel for mobility
We bring bold digital visions to life. So were on the lookout for more curious and creative engineers who want to create change one line of high-quality code at a time. Our transformation isnt for everyone but if youre excited about solving the leading-edge technological challenges facing the auto industry then lets talk about your next move.
Lets introduce ourselves
We are part of a Manufacturing Engineering Software organization responsible for securing the successful introduction of vehicle software into our manufacturing plants worldwide.
Our mission is to ensure thatsoftware products diagnostic flows and production processes are robust efficient and ready for series production. We work at the intersection of R&D Manufacturing and Plant Operations enabling smooth launches stable production systems and continuous improvement across plants and platforms.
In this role you will contribute directly to how software is industrialized and used in production with real impact on vehicle quality plant performance and customer experience.
What youll do
As a Manufacturing Engineering Software Engineer you will play a key role in bridging software development and manufacturing execution by:
- Securing the industrialization and plant introduction of vehicle software products
- Translating technical concepts into manufacturingready requirements and solutions
- Developing and maintaining scripts tools and automation to support production systems and diagnostics
- Evaluating the technical feasibility of software and process solutions for manufacturing environments
- Supporting and optimizing production station performance including stability throughput and diagnostics
- Collaborating closely with R&D teams during development verification and releases
- Supporting manufacturing and plant teams during launch phases and series production
- Participating in new product introductions software updates and change implementations
- Analyzing production issues and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Contributing to continuous improvement of software tools processes and ways of working
What youll bring
To be successful in this role you bring a solid technical foundation combined with a strong interest in manufacturing environments:
- A Bachelors degree in Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Computer Science Automotive Engineering or equivalent
- Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering production systems software or embedded systems preferably in an industrial or automotive context
- A strong understanding of softwarehardware interaction in complex systems
- Experience working close to production environments industrial systems or plant operations
- Knowledge of areas such as:
- Software diagnostics fault tracing or embedded systems
- Scripting or automation (e.g. Python CAPL or similar)
- Diagnostic communication and logging (e.g. CAN Ethernet logs monitoring tools)
- Software configuration variant handling or deployment processes
- Production or test systems station software or IT/OT solutions
- The ability to work independently take ownership and drive technical topics forward
- Strong communication and collaboration skills working across disciplines and organizations
- Fluency in English spoken and written
Volvo Cars. For Life.
For nearly a century Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal sustainable and safe way. Today we are driving bold advancements in electrification sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow today.
In our company we believe extraordinary things are achieved by ordinary people with the drive to make a difference.
Ready to take the next step
Submit your CV in English and tell us why youre the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 1st of June 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Recruiter Anita Mei Lin Noordzij at For specific questions about the position please reach out to Hiring Manager Kerem Faik Nalbant at
As part of the recruitment process the final candidates might undergo a background check.
We welcome your application!
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About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
