Design Engineering Analyst

Volvo Cars

Senior NVH Test Engineer evaluating Volvo Cars vehicles and components for squeak, rattle, solid feel, and sound quality. Driving root-cause analysis and robust solutions from concept through production.

Posted 8/24/2026full-timeGothenburg • 🇸🇪 SwedenMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural dynamics, acoustics, and NVH testing, with a strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot vehicle components. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and support vehicle development from concept to production.

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Mechanical Engineering DegreeStructural Dynamics KnowledgeNVH Testing ExperienceAcoustic Measurement Equipment ProficiencyFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Signal ProcessingRoot Cause AnalysisSqueak and Rattle TestingCommercial Measurement SystemsTest Method DevelopmentDesign Guidelines CreationVehicle Development ExperienceComponent EvaluationTroubleshootingAssembly or Disassembly of Complex Systems

Soft Skills

Analytical CapabilityInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer FocusTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Commercial NVH SoftwareAcoustic Measurement EquipmentTest RigsShaker Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Vehicle DevelopmentProduction SupportSupplier CollaborationCross-Functional EngineeringProving Ground Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate vehicles and components focusing on squeak and rattle, solid feel, door closing sound, and component noises
Conduct testing on complete vehicles at test tracks and on component rigs
Travel to Volvo Cars production sites around the world for factory-environment evaluations during development, industrialisation, or launch support
Perform root cause analysis
Collaborate with designers, CAE engineers, release teams, and suppliers to identify improvements and drive robust solutions
Capture learnings in design guidelines, requirements, and test methods with CAE, design, and release organisations
Use acoustic measurement equipment and commercial NVH software for analysis, troubleshooting, evaluation, and validation
Provide clear feedback and recommendations to design teams
Support development of vehicles from concept phase through mass production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Technical Acoustics, Structural Dynamics, or similar, combined with substantial relevant experience
Strong knowledge of structural dynamics, acoustics, and signal processing
Extensive hands-on experience in squeak and rattle and/or NVH testing
Experience using commercial measurement systems and NVH test tools for evaluation and troubleshooting
Understanding of combining physical test and CAE methods
Driving licence
Fluent in English, written and spoken
Analytical capability
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to build networks
Customer focused and result oriented
Ability to work independently and in a team
Interest in cars and technology
Experience with assembly or disassembly of complex systems, such as vehicles, is advantageous
Experience from vehicle development, launch activities, or production support is advantageous
Experience from proving ground, rig, shaker, or other component and vehicle test environments is advantageous
Experience in supplier collaboration, issue resolution, or cross-functional engineering work is advantageous
Experience in requirement setting, method development, or creation of design guidelines is advantageous
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Final candidates must undergo a background check

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Background check for final candidates as part of the recruitment process