Värmepumpstekniker & Test Engineer

Volvo Cars; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Cars in Gothenburg is seeking a Test and Process Engineer for the Vehicle Propulsion & Climate Test Centre. You will operate the test facility and manage large ammonia-based cooling plants, with day and evening shifts, on-call duties, and a focus on safety and documentation.

The role combines operational execution with strategic planning for cooling plant development. Fluency in Swedish and English, a relevant YH/KY diploma or equivalent, and experience with digital tools are required.

Qualifications

• Higher vocational education diploma or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Structured, safety-minded and committed; fluent Swedish and English in speech and writing; experience with digital tools; B driving license required.
• Meritorious experience: cooling systems, natural refrigerants and industrial operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate test cell for different types of tests.
• Ensure operation of cooling plants.
• Develop strategies for future work in cooling plants with colleagues.
• Perform operator maintenance and troubleshooting in the rig and cooling plant.
• Document measures and maintenance.
• Participate in risk analyses and method development.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Structured approach

Fluent Swedish

Fluent English

Digital tools proficiency

B driving license

Education

Yrkeshögskola - Kyl- & värmepumpstekniker

Job description

Let's introduce ourselves

We are part of the Vehicle Propulsion & Climate Test Centre and work with advanced climate and aerodynamic testing throughout the entire development chain – from concept to certification. Our facilities include flat track dyno, wind tunnels, both aerodynamic and climatic. We are accredited for aerodynamic testing and work closely with our internal development teams.

Let's introduce ourselves

We are part of the Vehicle Propulsion & Climate Test Centre and work with advanced climate and aerodynamic testing throughout the entire development chain – from concept to certification. Our facilities include flat track dyno, wind tunnels, both aerodynamic and climatic. We are accredited for aerodynamic testing and work closely with our internal development teams.

OUR MISSION

We create controlled climate and airflow environments to enable thorough testing of function, performance and energy efficiency. We continuously develop methods, routines and facilities to meet future testing needs. Cooling plants and refrigerants. Our facilities require large cooling plants for temperature control in the test facilities. We use mainly ammonia, which places high demands on daily monitoring, safety and technical competence. Upcoming legal requirements mean that even natural refrigerants must be documented and maintained according to regulated standards. We are looking for a Test and Process Engineer for the Vehicle Propulsion & Climate Test Centre. You will work both operationally and strategically with climatic and aerodynamic testing, including responsibility for large ammonia-based cooling plants, daily maintenance and future strategies.

What You’ll Do

The role combines operational and strategic work. Operationally, this means operating the test facility and ensuring the operation of cooling plants. You will fix errors and perform operator maintenance that will be documented in Maximo. Strategically, this means developing long-term plans for cooling plants. Together with the Process Team, you are responsible for large cooling plants and safe operation during climatic testing. Creating structures for documentation and contributing to plant development.

You participate in risk analyses and method development and work closely with colleagues in a team with great responsibility.

The work is carried out in shifts: day shift and evening shift. Both shifts have a flexible time frame of 30 minutes. On call duty linked to cooling plants will be relevant in your role.

Job Duties

• Operating test cell for different types of tests
• Ensure operation of cooling plants
• Develop strategies for future work in cooling plants together with colleagues
• Perform operator maintenance and troubleshooting in the rig and cooling plant
• Document measures and maintenance
• Participate in risk analyses and method development

What You’ll Bring

You would bring a higher vocational education diploma (in Swedish: Yrkeshögskola (YH/KY) - Kyl- & värmepumpstekniker) or equivalent qualification or experience.

You are structured, safety-conscious and committed. You are also comfortable and fluent with Swedish and English in both spoken and written as well as experience with digital tools. B driving license is required.

Meritorious experience is Experience with cooling systems, natural refrigerants and industrial operations.

• WORKING HOURS/SHIFTS:
• Day 06:30–15:12 Monday to Friday
• Evening 14:30–23:30 Monday to Thursday, with 30 min flex time
• On call duty will be required

Volvo Cars. For Life.

For nearly a century, Volvo Cars has empowered people to move freely in a personal, sustainable and safe way. Today, we are driving bold advancements in electrification, sustainability and automotive safety. To realise our ambitious vision, we are seeking innovative minds who are ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow – today.

Ready to take the next step?

Submit your CV in English and tell us why you’re the ideal candidate for a new role at Volvo Cars. Applications must be received no later than 23rd of Sept, 2026. We are prioritising direct applications to ensure a fair and efficient application process.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Mark H Chan at [e-mail]. For specific questions about the position, please reach out to Hiring Manager Ann Westerberg at [e-mail].

As part of the recruitment process, the final candidates might undergo a background check.

We welcome your application!