Automation Specialist
Uddevalla, SE, 451 55
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
This is us
At Volvo Buses in Uddevalla, we mix a heritage of welding from the shipbuilding industry with precision and accuracy from decades of local car manufacturing! Together with our committed employees, we manufacture frames and structures of the highest quality for world-class buses.
The plant consists of approximately 130 highly engaged coworkers. The plant is the first step in the supply chain for the bus chassis production. We weld bus frames, cross members and other welded parts, mainly for Volvo Buses but also for other parts of the Volvo Group. We manufacture approximately 2000-3000 bus frames annually.
What you will do
At Volvo Buses Uddevalla you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. You will take a key role in developing and improving robotic welding solutions in our production environment, with a clear focus on programming and optimizing ABB robots. You will work hands-on with commissioning, troubleshooting, cycle time improvements, and quality assurance, collaborating closely with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to secure stable, safe, and efficient automation in daily operations and future industrialization projects.
Your future team
You will join a product preparation team consisting of preparation engineers, product technicians, and welding- and referens system specialists working close to the shop floor, combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset to deliver reliable manufacturing processes and continuous improvements.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring solid experience programming ABB robots for welding applications and a strong understanding of industrial automation in a manufacturing setting. You work structured and safety-minded, enjoy solving problems where hardware and software meet, and communicate well with both operators and engineers. You are comfortable taking ownership from analysis to implemented solution and have the curiosity to keep learning as technology and processes evolve.
Essential requirements: ABB robot programming for welding applications, experience commissioning and troubleshooting robot welding cells in production, ability to optimize cycle time and ensure stable output, experience with offline programming and simulation for ABB robot systems, and a solid understanding of welding process quality and uptime drivers.
Nice to have: knowledge of PLC and fieldbus integration, familiarity with preventive maintenance concepts for robot cells, experience from high-volume manufacturing, and experience creating or maintaining technical documentation and standards.
Whats in it for you?
We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:
- A role close to advanced manufacturing technology where your improvements make a visible difference
- A supportive team culture with strong cooperation between production and engineering
- Development opportunities through challenging projects and continuous learning
- A professional work environment with a clear focus on safety and quality
Ready for the next move?
If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be.
We look forward to meeting you.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Andreas Eriksson, Head of Operations Uddevalla, andreas.eriksson.5@volvo.com, phone: 0739 02 28 78 or Alexandra Hultberg, People & Culture Manager, alexandra.hultberg@volvo.com, phone: 0739 02 82 26
Last application date: 20260907
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Volvo Buses you join one of the world’s leading providers of sustainable people transport solutions. What we do affects millions of people around the world: passengers, drivers, customers; in fact, entire cities and countries. This job gives you the opportunity to work with the future of people transportation and infrastructure. We have a strong culture of working together to help each other, sharing knowledge and experience. Together, we shape the world we want to live in.