Ultrasonic Technician

Want to join us on our exciting journey?

Volvo Cars is on an exciting journey, redefining the automotive experience by innovating to make people’s lives less complicated. We offer you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make an impact in a company with unique opportunities to grow and make a true difference.

Purpose of this Position

• The Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Technician will ensure welds meet specification by using ultrasonic equipment to measure the quality of resistance spot welds. The person will document findings in an electronic database system and trend any problems found and notify the supervisor or team leader in the area.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and verify welded joints of entire vehicle body as defined by quality standards. Verify all joining technologies meet standards
• Responsible for the control of the ultrasonic device and the test mode.
• Conduct ultrasonic inspection using ultrasonic probe according to quality standards for entire vehicle shell.
• Conduct ultrasonic device testing to ensure proper function
• Use the ultrasonic tester to analyze spot-welded joints in reference to the inspection plan. Provide expert input to establish and modify testing plans.
• Document, communicate and troubleshoot unsatisfactory ultrasonic tests with the appropriate department
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Program

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 5 years of relevant automotive production experience

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• Associate’s Degree in a technical trade (NDT, material sciences, welding technology, industrial technology, etc.) and 2 years relevant automotive production experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive experience with non-destructive structural testing
• Knowledge of sheet metal processing and data processing
• Certified Radiographic Interpreter preferred
• Certified Welding Inspector preferred
• Previous spot-welding experience preferred

Who are we?

Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them.

Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.