Engineering Graduate Program 2026 - Associate System/Hardware Verification Engineer

Job description

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. 

What you will do

Join our Hardware Verification team in Function and Software Defined Vehicles department in Curitiba and help shape the next generation of vehicle electronics. If you’re early in your career and excited to learn, test, debug, and collaborate in a global environment, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Work with the latest technologies to shape tomorrow's society  
Imagine yourself working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in the transport and infrastructure industry, developing cutting-edge technologies and sustainable transport solutions that will change the future of society.  
  
We are passionate about what we do; we aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 colleagues united around the world by a culture of care, empowerment, and inclusiveness, where each one of us can give our very best. 
 

Are you ready to join the Engineering Graduate Program?  

The Graduate Program at Volvo Group is a global 15-month program where you are offered the perfect mix of on-the-job learning and diverse training modules. You will get the chance to use and develop your technical and creative engineering skills, while gaining valuable experience working with real products on real business challenges. During the year you will engage in activities that will help you grow professionally and personally, developing strong communication and collaboration skills.  
Besides your manager, who will guide and support you in your daily job, you will have a supportive network of peer graduates, colleagues across the globe, and senior leaders to help you excel. We hope you will learn as much from us as we will from you. 

 

Who are you?

We’re looking for someone with a good understanding of embedded electronic systems to join our hardware verification workstream. You will help verify ECU-related hardware and systems, turning requirements into test strategies and contributing to robust, safe, and reliable products.

 

Main responsibilities

·  Collaborate with related teams across different functions within Volvo R&D.
·  Support investigation and resolution of product quality issues when needed.
·  Support functional verification and fault tracing in vehicles, rigs, and lab environments.
·  Review and validate documentation for components according to system/subsystem requirements, component technical requirements, and supplier input.
·  Develop and maintain automated test cases integrating Hardware and Embedded Software.
·  Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) for issues found in the product.
·  Execute exploratory testing to uncover edge cases.
·  Document test activities according to Volvo processes and systems.

 

To qualify for the Engineering Graduate Program, you will need:

·  A bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer/Computation Engineering, Control Systems, or similar.
·  To have graduated no more than 24 months ago.
·  For internal employees: maximum of two years working at Volvo.
·  You also need to be fluent in English, both written and verbal.
·  Solid knowledge of electrical & electronics fundamentals.
·  Good understanding of test & verification concepts and practices.
·  Knowledge of microcontrollers.
·  Embedded systems understanding.
·  Experience with programming languages (e.g. C, Python).
·  Hands-on experience with hardware debugging.
·  Experience with lab equipment such as digital oscilloscopes and multimeters.
·  Curiosity.
·  Balance delivery with continuous learning.
·  Clear communication and collaboration skills.

 

Nice to have (a plus)

·  Knowledge of Ethernet and advanced communication protocols.
·  Experience with vehicle network architecture and communication/diagnostic protocols.

 

What’s in it for you?

Our Engineering Graduate Program starts in August 2026, and you will be offered a position at Volvo Curitiba. These are some of the benefits of joining our program:  

·  An opportunity to work with the latest technology. 
·  An exciting and global working environment with experienced colleagues. 
·  Possibility to gain international experience through a short-term assignment abroad. 
·  Various workshops and seminars designed to help you grow into your future career at Volvo Group. 
·  The possibility to shape your own career with endless career opportunities.  

 

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. Apply today!

 

What Volvo Group Offers:

Health and Well-being for You and Your Family:

·  Medical and dental insurance plans;
·  On-site medical clinic;
·  Pharmacy assistance program;
·  Reimbursement for corrective lenses (ophthalmology);
·  Sick leave assistance;
·  Childcare allowance;
·  Special education allowance;
·  Extended maternity and paternity leave.

 

Meals:

·  Meal and food vouchers and on-site meals (depending on work location).

 

Transportation:

·  Company-provided shuttle transportation.

 

Financial Security:

·  Profit Sharing Program (PLR);
·  Private pension plan – Vikingprev;
·  Life insurance.

 

Convenience and Quality of Life:

·  Volvo Association Club;
·  Access to a wellness app with partner gyms and fitness studios.

 

* * Benefits are granted in accordance with legal eligibility requirements and internal company policies.

 

This selection process will be conducted with the support of the consulting firm A Priori

At Volvo do Brasil, we value the candidate experience and collaborate with approved partners to ensure a professional selection process aligned with our values.

We reaffirm our commitment to protecting the personal data of all participants, in full compliance with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD). Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful experience at every stage of the process.

 

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

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. 

 

Trucks Technology & Industrial Division  hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. 
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow. 

Job Category:  Technology Engineering

Organization:  Trucks Technology & Industrial

Travel Required:  Occasional Travel

Requisition ID:  31758