Technical Specialist - UX Methods
Volvo Car Corporation(Prd) / Logistikjobb / Göteborg
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Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies, and it's at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to make people's lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.
Volvo Cars is on an ambitious journey to re-define the customer experience in automotive through a human approach. We are pushing the boundaries on several fronts - autonomous driving, vehicle electrification, cutting-edge vehicle engineering design, and more. To strengthen our expertise within the development of Volvo Cars user experience, we are looking for a Technical Specialist within the field of User Experience Methods.
The focus for the role is to develop and feed the organization with knowledge of UX design and evaluation methodologies. Focus is on continuous analysis and evaluation of user needs during the UX design development. Understanding users' needs globally and understanding new technologies role in UX design are additional responsibilities.
The User Experience Centre, within Product and Quality, is responsible for user studies, research, prototyping, outline strategies and directions for UX. We are organized in three groups with employees both in Gothenburg and in Copenhagen.
Decisions need to be taken with information based on real user needs. To be able to steer designs towards users' needs, increased competence is needed for qualitative, user-centered design methods. Furthermore, an understanding of new technologies and methods role in informing design is needed, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Machine Learning (ML).
We believe that if you want to work with the most talented UX specialists within automotive industry then Volvo Cars, and more specifically The User Experience Centre, is the place for you to become an impactful expert in this exciting area.
What you'll do
As a Technical Specialist - User Experience Methods you will follow relevant research within the TS area and
* provide input to new user needs and stories
* give input to UX design and evaluation methodology, e.g. give input on what information that is needed in order to design for and understand user needs on a global market
* complement findings within (big) data analytics with qualitative and quantitative understandings
* Actively support in the planning of studies, identifying new user needs and methodology development needs
* Proactively collaborate and participate in cross-functional work, e.g. commonality work, joint studies, etc.
* Be a go-to person for qualitative methods, user needs, market understanding, evaluation methodology
* Develop and maintain relations with universities through supervision of doctorate programs, thesis works, etc.
* Proactively participate in seminars, conferences and conventions
Do you fit the profile?
You have several years of documented experience within the described area. You should have the capability to interpret relevant external research, authority analyses and industrial investigations, convey, and integrate with needs in car programs. You're also experienced with relevant qualitative and quantitative methods (user experience, design, etc.); planning, execution, data analysis, data interpretation and presentation
* Minimum Master's Degree or equivalent
* PhD Degree and applied practice within relevant area would be meritorious.
* Demonstrated initiative and capability to provide technical leadership to peers and management
* Driver's licence
We are looking for a person with good sense of humour, communicative and a great team player. You need to be self-motivated and always strive for future development and challenges.
Curious to know more about the position and recruitment process?
If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact your future manager Daniel Jungegård at
daniel.jungegard@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact our Senior Recruiter,
mattias.fribert@volvocars.com. Feel free to send us an email with your number, and we will call you back. We want your application at the latest 28th of October. Please note that applications via email will not be accepted.
Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future. Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we're expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we're on the lookout for new talent. We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars' journey into the future.
Varaktighet, arbetstid
FULLTIME PERMANENT
Publiceringsdatum2018-10-15ErsättningSALARY
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2018-10-28
Ange följande referens när du ansöker: 19389
Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktMattias Fribert
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
AdressVolvo Car Corporation(Prd)
VAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
41878 Göteborg
KontorsadressVAK building, Assar Gabrielssons väg
Jobbnummer 4402053
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