Senior Configuration Engineer- EE Platform

Position Description

Senior Configuration Engineer: EE Platform
We are the Electrical and Electronics Platform (EEP) in the Electrical and Electronics Architecture technology stream. EEP is responsible to define, develop and maintain the full-embedded system lifecycle as a platform from EE roadmap, change management to lean and agile EE portfolio and solution management.
Safety is a Volvo Group corporate value, and we always strive to be to be number one in Customer Satisfaction, Volvo Group Trucks Technology (GTT) is the technology development division of the Volvo Group, providing all our business areas with technical solutions to meet our customer's challenges, today and in the future.

We have

• a range of World class products to work which are sold worldwide
• a wide range of EE platforms and End user functions to explore and work with.
• a great team of skilled engineers to work along.
• an open mind for new ideas and processes
• a culture that encourages both personal and professional growth

Your Role
A brief description of the day-to-day activities are: -

• Co-ordinate with the Development teams to secure the needed updates in the tools before the specified timeline.
• Ensure that the documentation is consistent without any blockers/stoppers for the Release. If consistent, to release the Electrical Specification in the tool on every 10th week.
• Look into the time-plan of the deliveries and keep informed the Development teams about the deadlines to avoid any last minute’s changes/updates in the tools and to plan their activities accordingly with the time-plan.
• Support the Development teams and the external Suppliers with the required documentation releases into the tool chain after every release of the Specification.
• Furnish the trainings to the Agile teams on request basis to make them aware of the importance of quality and consistent documentation
• At times, assist the Function Development teams in fixing the inconsistencies in their documentation.
• Proactively, fix the warnings/errors in the Specification and raise a flag with the concerned before every 10th week release to make them aware of the discrepancies in their documentation
• At times, should be able to write/update the System Specifications to assist the Development teams when starting any new Development activity.
• Ensure that the updates in the System Specifications are being reviewed and released in the central systems for the others to refer.
• Bring in best practices, methods/ways to improvise the way of working

Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in electronics, software, computer engineering (or similar)
• 5 + years of experience in within Automotive as embedded SW development

With good insight of product documentation.

• Knowledge on the Software Configuration Management, Change Management and Release Management.
• Good understanding on the Software Development Life Cycle and the SW Implementation flow
• Good at understanding the flow of the Release process and should be able to visualize them in practice.
• Knowledge on the J1939 Protocols, AUTOSAR standards and other such communication standards.
• Knowledge on Project Management tool like JIRA and as well Confluence is an added advantage.
• Knowledge on the Agile SAFe Way of Working
• Knowledge on the Automotive systems and their Network architecture is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills, both written as well speaking.
• Worked on Enterprise Architect tool is a merit

You should be able to

• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Being resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands - Volvo, Volvo Penta, Terex Trucks, SDLG, Renault Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, Mack, Eicher, Dongfeng Trucks and Arquus.


Volvo Group Trucks Technology provides Volvo Group Trucks and Business Area's with state-of-the-art research, cutting-edge engineering, product planning and purchasing services, as well as aftermarket product support. With Volvo Group Trucks Technology, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.