Senior VIL Operations and Automation Engineers

EDAG Group; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 750,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

EDAG Group in Gothenburg is seeking Senior VIL Engineers to develop, operate, maintain and improve VIL test environments across multiple vehicle projects.

You will implement automation using Python and CAPL, troubleshoot rigs, and integrate hardware and software with Vector tools, collaborating with Volvo Cars teams.

The role requires strong problem solving, English fluency, and a hands-on delivery mindset, with opportunities to influence technical strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, electrical, electronics, computer or software engineering.
• Strong experience in automotive test environments and embedded systems.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• B driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain VIL test environments according to lifecycle management processes.
• Develop automated solutions for VIL environments using Python and CAPL.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced automotive test rigs.
• Integrate and maintain hardware, software, networks, embedded systems, and automation solutions.
• Perform systematic fault tracing and root-cause analysis across electrical, mechanical, network, embedded-software, and test-system domains.
• Handle support tickets, incident tickets, intake requests, and improvement proposals.
• Improve rig stability, monitoring, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Work with different vehicle platforms, architectures, hardware configurations, and mainly the Vector toolchain.
• Contributing technical feedback to documentation and electrical schematics.
• Collaborating closely with Volvo Cars core teams, stakeholders, Product Owners, and technical leadership.
• Taking ownership of assigned project deliveries and reporting status and progress continuously.
• Participating in daily stand-ups, sprint activities, technical reviews, and regular team demonstrations

Skills

VIL test environments

Python scripting

CAPL programming

Fault tracing

Embedded systems

CI/CD concepts

Azure DevOps

Team collaboration

Education

M.Sc./B.Sc. in Mechatronics or Electrical/Software Engineering

Tools

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

Wireshark

Diagnostic protocols

Job description

EDAG, one of the leading global engineering experts with heritage from the automotive industry, serves its customers with complete development responsibility, ranging from concept work to even building prototypes. Whether it is software development, development of future mobility solutions, sustainability, design engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing engineering or various other engineering requests, EDAG has successfully helped its clients take the next technology leap, for more than 56 years.

We at EDAG simply claim to be our customer’s global mobility and industry engineering experts! EDAG Engineering Scandinavia AB is the Scandinavian subsidiary of the EDAG Group. With an origin from Gothenburg, we have naturally become an important partner to the western region of Sweden. More and more customers are discovering our ability to deliver local engineering capabilities within a wide range of areas – not seldom in combination with other global EDAG sites, colleagues and competences to accommodate larger projects and undertakings.

We are expanding our customer engagement and looking for Senior VIL Engineers who will develop, operate, maintain, and continuously improve advanced VIL, Vehicle-in-the-Loop, test environments. The assignment supports multiple vehicle projects and hardware architectures and combines hands-on rig operations, systematic fault tracing, test-environment development, and automation using CAPL and Python.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining VIL test environments according to lifecycle management processes.
• Developing automated solutions for VIL environments using Python and CAPL.
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced automotive test rigs.
• Integrating and maintaining hardware, software, networks, embedded systems, and automation solutions.
• Performing systematic fault tracing and root-cause analysis across electrical, mechanical, network, embedded-software, and test-system domains.
• Handling support tickets, incident tickets, intake requests, and improvement proposals.
• Improving rig stability, monitoring, automation, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Working with different vehicle platforms, architectures, hardware configurations, and mainly the Vector toolchain.
• Contributing technical feedback to documentation and electrical schematics.
• Collaborating closely with Volvo Cars core teams, stakeholders, Product Owners, and technical leadership.
• Taking ownership of assigned project deliveries and reporting status and progress continuously.
• Participating in daily stand-ups, sprint activities, technical reviews, and regular team demonstrations

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Solid experience in automotive test environments, embedded systems, rig operations, test development, or complete-vehicle-level testing.
• Strong experience in fault tracing, root-cause analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Experience in rig maintenance, operations, and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of vehicle communication architecture.
• Deep understanding of CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols.
• Experience with diagnostic communication protocols.
• Experience with Vector CANoe and CANalyzer and other Vector systems.
• Experience with Wireshark and automotive communication analysis.
• Programming or scripting experience in Python and CAPL.
• Experience with test-environment automation frameworks.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and development workflows.Experience working with source code, documentation, and work items in Azure DevOps.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with customer stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong technical curiosity, a structured troubleshooting approach, and a delivery-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• B driving license.

Meritorious:

• Previous experience from VIL or other advanced automotive rig environments.
• Experience with large-scale automotive test development and complete-level testing.
• Knowledge of Lifecycle Management, LCM, for test environments.
• Experience with DLT, DSA, or PD.
• Experience across multiple vehicle platforms, architectures, or hardware configurations.
• Background or strong interest in mechatronics, robotics, or advanced automation.

Why Join EDAG?

• Work on cutting-edge automotive software and technologies.
• Collaborate with leading automotive companies and industry experts.
• Influence technical strategy and operational excellence.
• Be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact teams delivering quality automotive solutions.