Battery System Engineer - Safety

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.

Background
Climate change is the ultimate safety test. Therefore, we at Volvo Cars are committed to going fully electric by 2030 and mastering the batteries is one of the main keys for us to success! We have taken a big step towards our aim by launching our first Battery Electric Vehicle, the XC40 P8 Recharge. It is powered by an in-house designed battery developed by our great battery team in Gothenburg, do you want to be part of the next step? We are now working on a new electric vehicle platform and several exciting products that all will be powered by batteries designed and developed in-house.

Where You’ll Belong
Are you a Battery Engineer with focus on safety who enjoy cross-functional work, and like to be close to battery hardware, cell development and battery system testing? Then the role as a Battery System Engineer, in the Battery System Design team is the perfect opportunity for you!

We are a highly skilled and diverse team with a wide range of competencies, which in combination with cross-functional work, enables fast learning and growth. In this role you will develop both your technical as well as leadership skills. 

We will challenge you and expect you to do the same to bring out the best from each one of us. Together we make real impact not only on the company aim but also on the planet, are you ready to contribute to a safer and more sustainable future? 

Your Contribution
You are the one who brings together safety properties at the battery system level and makes sure we fulfil our tough requirements on safety. By being part of analysis work and by actively seeking knowledge you ensure that we keep updated on the fast development of battery safety.

You will work on several different projects from the early development phase to the aftermarket. You will lead investigations and be a go-to person for battery safety-related matters. You will be surrounded by experts at component level (e.g battery cell) and legal requirements development. The work is done in close collaboration with the team members, product owner, scrum master, team manager and test engineers. 

Competence is Important
We see that you have a master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemistry, Mechatronics, Fire Safety Engineering or similar. A couple of years of experience from working with battery development with a focus on safety will also be needed.

Experience in the Automotive or high voltage electronics industry is an advantage.

Personality is Key
You share our passion for future technology and have the ability to understand complex systems, with good attention to detail. You also possess great communication skills that enable you to collaborate with different teams and drive the work in your area. Together we aim to develop ground-breaking technical solutions! 

How to Learn More and Apply
For questions about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Klas Olsson via email klas.olsson@volvocars.com . For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com .

To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2022-06-29. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via email.

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