Cell Engineer

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.

Let’s introduce ourselves 

By following Volvo Cars´ vision, we need to master cell technology and efficiently integrate the cells in the battery pack and our vehicles. Our well-established Battery Department is at the heart of these efforts. Through cross-functional collaboration, we’re pushing the boundaries of battery engineering development. Our teams ensure we deliver high-quality, innovative electric vehicles to our customers on time, every time.  
With us you will be part of a stimulating and creative workplace, ensuring excellent battery cell solutions for Volvo’s next-generation sustainable cars.  The battery packs are designed and assembled in-house which requires a close relationship between internal design and verification teams, and our cell suppliers. We are involved in car programs from the concept phase to the vehicle release, as well as in aftermarket and quality improvement activities.  
If you are seeking exciting opportunities for constant personal and professional growth as well as solving new challenges that arise within the fast-evolving electrification sector, then Volvo Cars might have the right opportunity for you!  

What you`ll do?

As we are looking for several Senior Professionals in Battery System and Cell section, and specifically for Batter Cell Design. In this role you would leads cells sourcing and industrialization with a focus on developing the cell design and materials to balance the cell attributes' namely performance, safety, durability, sustainability, quality, and cost.  Depending on your background and interest, you would be considered for a cell engineer  with focus on one of the attributes such as performance and safety. 

If you are seeking exciting opportunities for constant personal and professional growth; as well as solving new challenges that arise within the fast-evolving electrification sector; then Volvo Cars Cell Design Group is the right place for you.   
As a part of your role at Volvo Cars, your responsibilities will cover: 
* Leading Cell Technical Development of cutting-edge battery cell technology from initial concept to full-scale industrialization. 
* Drive Project Deliveries and Success on cell technical deliveries during crucial concept phases, ensuring alignment with Volvo's vision for sustainable mobility. 
* Coordinating Cell Sourcing and collaborate with system architects and procurement teams to optimize our cell sourcing strategy, balancing cell design, attributes, and cost. 
* Define Cell Specification and closely with system and product teams to transform high-level vehicle requirements into precise cell specifications, bridging the gap between vehicle performance and battery technology. 
* Foster Supplier Partnerships with cell suppliers, guiding the design, evaluation, and validation processes to meet Volvo's standards.  
* Enable Next-Gen Software Integration between battery CAE and software teams, using your deep cell knowledge to support the development of advanced control algorithms and diagnostics for Volvo Cars’ software-defined vehicles. 
* Pioneer Testing Methodologies, design and implement innovative test methods and procedures at Volvo's state-of-the-art Battery Lab facilities, evaluating new cell chemistries, designs, and sub-system integrations. 
* Drive Continuous Improvement by analyzing test results and market trends to recommend enhancements to cell technology, ensuring Volvo remains at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation.  
* Cross-functional leadership and collaboration across departments to ensure seamless integration of battery technology into Volvo's broader vehicle architecture. 


What you´ll bring?

We are looking for collaborative team members, who share our passion for evolving battery cell technologies, battery cell integration, automotive engineering, and sustainability. You tend to work independently, initiate improvements and prioritize tasks effectively to secure your project deliveries and investigations. You are an effective communicator of complex technical concepts towards external and internal stakeholders, have analytical approach and love solving problems.
You are committed to ethical and sustainable practices, which you will transfer also on suppliers and with that ensure we are leading the sustainable energy transformation. For us, it is important that you are eager to learn, develop and share knowledge and ideas on cell technology, collaborate and drive the innovative ideas to the next level. 
We believe you have a MSc or PhD Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related fields, with at least 5 years of experience in the area.
This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of electric vehicle innovation, combining your technical expertise with Volvo's commitment to electrification and sustainability. If you're ready to drive the future of mobility and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!