Cell Simulation Engineer

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.

Where You’ll Belong
Volvo Cars is committed to going fully electric by 2030 and mastering the battery is a key for us to success. We at Propulsion Energy Systems (PES) are now investing heavily in developing our analysis operations for traction batteries in terms of simulations and through developing our new battery labs. The analyses of traction batteries grow fast and challenge both VCC, battery suppliers and our OEM competitors. Do you want to contribute? 

Take the chance to be part of a team where everyone is included and collaborates well. We will challenge you and expect you to do the same to bring out the best from each one of us!

What You’ll Do
As Cell Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible to create analytic models for performance and life estimation of cells based on theoretical assumptions and experiences. You will also develop and calibrate empirical battery models such as equivalent circuit models, including developing and optimizing test methods for model development. Developing and maintaining empirical aging models based on lab test data will also be among your tasks.

Results are used to design HW and SW components of the battery in the increasing number of electric and hybrid vehicle projects. You will have close cooperation with colleagues within the traction battery ART, other engineers within VCC as well as suppliers of cells and modules. 

You will mainly use Python, but also tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Comsol and similar.

You and Your Skills
We believe you have a Master of Science degree in chemical engineering, applied physics, mathematics or similar to qualify. You will also need a genuine curiosity for the subject matter as well as a huge interest in modeling and programming. Further, you have excellent analytical and communication skills. 

The ideal candidate for the position has a strong background in analytical work preferably by modeling components or system behaviors with Python, if you, in addition, have knowledge within the battery area it is star potential.

How to Learn More and Apply
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Hiring Manager Marie-Louise Holmer at marie-louise.holmer@volvocars.com For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter sandra.viklund@volvocars.com. Please note that due to GDPR applications via email will not be approved.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than the 26 of August 2022.