We are looking for an experienced Senior Fault Tracing Engineer – Electrical & Electronics (EE) with 8+ years of automotive industry experience to join a cross-functional engineering team within the automotive sector.

The role focuses on investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving systematic quality issues related to electrical and electronic systems in buses. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in automotive EE systems, fault tracing, diagnostics, and root cause analysis, with the ability to work across hardware, software, component, and system levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and troubleshoot systematic quality issues within Electrical & Electronics (EE) systems.

• Analyze field reports, technical data, and system behaviour to identify root causes.

• Perform detailed fault tracing and root cause analysis of electrical and electronic components and systems.

• Identify, recommend, and implement corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability.

• Work with hardware, software, system functions, wiring harnesses, ECUs, and electrical installations.

• Lead smaller technical investigations independently and drive issues towards resolution.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across development, testing, verification, validation, production, and implementation.

• Support both new product development and improvements to existing solutions.

• Maintain a holistic understanding of the automotive product lifecycle, from concept and development to production and maintenance.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of products, services, and engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the automotive industry, particularly within Electrical & Electronics engineering.

• Strong technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

  • Automotive electrical and electronic systems

  • Cable installations and wiring harnesses

  • Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

  • Automotive diagnostics and fault tracing

  • Software functions and vehicle electronics

  • Alternators and electrical power systems

  • Driver assistance systems (ADAS)

  • Telematics and connectivity systems

• Proven experience in fault tracing, root cause analysis, system design, component development, or verification and validation.

• Strong technical problem-solving skills and a commitment to product quality.

• Good understanding of automotive product development and lifecycle processes.

• Ability to independently manage technical investigations and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Structured working approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain an overall system perspective.

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills (Meritorious)

• Hands-on experience with tools such as:

  • CANoe

  • CANalyzer

  • CATIA V5

  • Saber

  • IPETRONIK

  • Other relevant measurement, simulation, and logging tools.

• Familiarity with Volvo Group processes, methods, tools, and IT systems such as KOLA, SW Configurator, and VDA.