Design Engineer for Battery Module within Energy Storage System

Take the opportunity to join the exciting change journey Electromobility is embarking on when creating the future powertrains for our customers as well as the future working place for our employees.


This is us, your new colleagues at Electromobility


Electromobility is one of the main development areas within Volvo Group and was created to be in the forefront of environmentally friendly transport solutions for a more sustainable tomorrow.
We are responsible for the transition from conventional powertrains to electromobility and to secure a stepwise implementation in different segments/regions. We develop and drive the electromobility product portfolio for Trucks & Buses as well as creating opportunities for all business areas within Volvo Group. Electromobility is a growing agile-driven organization in place to shape the future!
The importance of electromobility is growing every day and a key component within the electrified powertrain is the Energy Storage System (ESS). At our section, we are accountable for the lifecycle management of the ESS, from advanced engineering, throughout product development into the maintenance phase.


To ESS Section we are now recruiting a Battery Module Component Owner for the Module Design Group
The module team is responsible for the development of battery modules and to build world-class knowledge in battery module design and related technology areas such as materials, light weight design, electrical components, and cooling. The knowledge building includes the associated manufacturing processes of modules.
As a member of the module team, you will be part of an agile and approachable organization with skilled teams consisting of passionate people. We work in an optimistic atmosphere, where joy, knowledge sharing, and openness are key characteristics. With us, you will have a diverse, friendly, and open-minded team on your side, together managing tasks you cannot imagine today.


What will you do?


We are working in a cross-functional way from requirement, concept and design, final verification, implementation in production, and aftermarket. Together with system responsible and attribute owners, you will do breakdown of stakeholders needs into cell module requirements. You will be the owner of the Battery Module, responsible for the requirement specification and securing that the Battery Module developed by a supplier meet the requirements and quality targets. You will closely evaluate and communicate around implementation and verification. You will be involved in technical decisions towards projects and suppliers, making sure that we continuously improve the quality.


Who are you?
We believe that to be successful in this position, you are a pragmatic team player that loves to develop System designs/components with the customer in focus. You have a broad knowledge and experience of both Electrical and Mechanical development. You need to have a very good understanding of building blocks in a complete battery pack and understand how they impact ESS performance and functionality. Confident in leading technical solutions towards suppliers and product teams. We also believe that you feel comfortable owning and taking responsibility for your system and do so with a great attitude. We believe that you have:
Master of Science in Chemical, Physics, Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Engineering or equivalent
2-4 years experience as technical lead, system/component ownership in a mechatronic system
2- 4 years of experience in design & architecture within Energy Storage Systems
Experience of the battery technologies/systems within the application of electric vehicles
Experience in breaking down requirements and balancing requirements between stakeholders and technical solutions
Confident in component ownership and good knowledge of GTT DVP/SIPD process

It is considered a merit if you have experience within one or several of the following: Experience of working as GCR/Component owner or PME, Cell characteristics, KOLA


Are we a perfect match?
Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines. When joining us you will be a part of the biggest technology shift in the transport industry in decades, with our innovative products we make our customers win. We want you to be in the front seat.
At Volvo Group Trucks Technology, we are actively working to establish teams that will take maximum advantage of the strength inherent to differences in knowledge, experience, age, gender, and nationality, among others. We find that well-balanced work teams increase group dynamics, creativity, and new approaches to solutions.
Do you want to join us on our electrified journey?


Are you curious and have some questions? Call!
I will gladly give you more information about the position and how we can team up to electrify tomorrow!
Naima Abdikader, Group Manager Module Design, +46 765534272


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