Developer electrical components

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.

About us
Team EDS Boxes & Connectors, part of the department Electrical Infrastructure, is responsible for the development of electrical distribution boxes, high- and low voltage connectors and terminals, and standard components such as tapes, ferrites, ring terminals and eyelets for wire harness systems.

As a developer in the team, you have technical responsibility over time for the team’s components, and you will be involved in all tasks performed by the team, as coordinated by the team's Product Owner.
You will be involved in the development of new components, definition of requirements, time schedules, and other pre-requisites to be used as base for the engineering work. You will also follow, and report the status of, project deliveries from timing and quality perspectives. 
Main responsibilities
•    Lead the development of the team’s components 
•    Ensure definition of requirements 
•    Establish time schedules
•    Ensure effective daily cooperation with stake holders within Volvo Cars and development suppliers
•    Support other teams in Electrical Infrastructure with quality related issues
•    Report status and provide recommendations regarding the team’s deliveries to Volvo Cars’ vehicle programme milestones and gateways

You and your skills 
•    Engineering education at university level within electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, or similar competence achieved through working experience
•    Experience from engineering work, testing or manufacturing engineering 
•    Good ability to read and write technical documentation
•    Fluent in English, written and spoken


•    A great communicator with excellent cooperation skills
•    High integrity and professionalism
•    Problem solving approach
•    Able to work individually as well as collaborating closely within the team
•    Curious mindset
•    Able to learn quickly and share knowledge

Meritorious qualifications
•    Experience in processes, systems and tools used for technical documentation and project management within Volvo Cars (e.g KDP, TC, EiDB)
•    Practical and theoretical knowledge of Volvo Product Development System (VPDS)
•    Knowledge about Volvo Cars’ working methods and systems; release of technical design documents, task and deviation management, planning, project monitoring, financial control.
•    Complete vehicle knowledge.
•    Experience from agile way of working

Interest and application 
We are curious if this might be the next thing for you? If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Mattias Ingvarson at mattias.ingvarson@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. To apply, please register your profile at our career site and attach your application documents as soon as possible since recruitment is ongoing. Please note that applications by e-mail will not be accepted due to GDPR.