Mechatronics Engineer

Our business since its inception in 1991 has been to develop the best retail dealer system and information services for the automotive industry. In the current situation, we have about 100 employees with expertise in areas such as automotive trade, project management, systems and IT. Some of our largest customers are Volvo, Renault and Ford dealers and their general agents and today we have over 10,000 users of our solutions. We are seated in beautiful, newly renovated premises at Lindholmen in Gothenburg. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Volvo Car Sweden. To enjoy your job with us it is important that you enjoy working in a close and unpretentious environment where we care about each other. It happens a lot of exciting things in the company so it is important that you are inspired by change and development. If you take great responsibility for both your personal and corporate development, have a strong focus on our customers and like to have fun, then you will enjoy your stay with us! Do you want to join us on our exciting journey? Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference. What We Offer We're transitioning to a fully electric car maker by 2030 which means revolutionising the way we work, the way we build cars, and the way our customers interact with our products, all while retaining our values as a company that cares for people and the planet first. This role will be part of our Singapore Tech Hub team, as a new start-up organization, you will work with the management team to define technical strategy, footprint and build up your team. If you see yourself shaping the future of automotive for the better in the vibrant city of Singapore, then we have the perfect mission for you. We need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers. The role sits within the team of Robotics Engineering function, with main responsibility to design and optimize the automation processes by creating innovative robotic end-effector technologies. You will work in the development of bespoke intelligent manipulation solutions to manufacturing processes of both industrial robots/cobots and mobile robots, which includes mechanical and electrical hardware, as well as programming and execution. What you'll do Design and develop custom mechatronics solutions for robotics end-effectors used in manufacturing assembly applications, at high precision, durability and efficiency. Source, integrate and calibrate appropriate actuators, sensors and controllers to form efficient and intelligent robotic end-effector solutions. Perform kinematic and dynamic analysis of robot end-effectors to ensure safe and accurate operation. Build and test prototypes to assess the concept and functionality of the solution, iterate through identified improvements to meet performance standards and ensure reliability. Design and perform rigorous testing and validation suite of solution packages to ensure robust, precise, reliable and scalable complete solutions prior to deployment. Robot and end-effector programming/teaching and simulation for new applications and deployments. Documentation of technical details, technical reports, program codes/scripts and set-up manuals. Address new challenges arising from a more diverse engineering workforce with an inter-cultural and disciplinary, inclusivity, and diversity-oriented mindset. What you'll bring Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline. 5+ years extensive experience in robotics end-effector design and application, system integration. Extensive knowledge and experience in end-effector mechanics, kinematics, dynamics, control and motion planning. Balanced skills and experiences in mechanical design, basic electrical circuitry and microcontroller programming. Solid knowledge of various end-effector technologies with courage & passion to create a balance of innovation and agile working solutions. Hands-on experience in commissioning of industrial robots/cobots/mobile robots. Proficiency in programming (online and offline) industrial robots/cobots/mobile robots using manufacturer’s specific languages or Python/C/C++/Java. Good overall people management skills. Proficient in CAD. Working knowledge in ROS1/ROS2 and SLAM localization techniques is an added advantage. Understanding of computer vision, object detection AI framework/tools is an added advantage. Virtual commissioning experience of a robotics system is a plus. PLC programming knowledge is a plus. We are looking for someone who demonstrates: Build trust, self-development, collaborates, drives results, 'How' over 'Why' problem solving, builds networks, communicates effectively, resourcefulness, plans and aligns. Who are we? Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones, and the people around them. Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars, your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving, and electrification technologies of tomorrow. #J-18808-Ljbffr