Diagnostics Engineer - Traction Battery

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
The ART Traction Battery Software is responsible for the development of major parts of hybrid and electric vehicle systems at Volvo Cars. We are currently moving to in-house development of key software components of the traction battery management system. Traction batteries are complex systems containing hundreds of battery cells together with a thermal conditioning system which needs to be monitored and controlled. To operate the battery in a safe and optimal way, it is important to verify that all functions, diagnostics monitors, and measurements are reliable and correct

What´s in it for you
Within our ART our two teams are responsible for the battery hardware, measuring, monitoring and actuators and therefore, among other functionalities, we are responsible for the battery integrity/safety, contactor control, isolation monitoring, signals monitoring and the communication with all the other HV components in the electric vehicles
As a diagnostic engineer you will be working to develop the diagnostics of the battery. Both with interface towards a supplier and inhouse developed SW.
In addition, you will analyze data from field vehicles and work together with test engineers.

What you will do
Due to your work diversity, you will collaborate with different departments, such as design and software integration teams for the traction battery. Your daily work will be combination of diverse tasks such as:

* Specify diagnostic functional requirements.
* Handle basetech diagnostic requirements.
* Analyze fault reports and vehicle fleet data.
* Continuously develop working process and procedures.
* Review implementation and support developers.


You and your skills
This position will suit you who have a true interest in technology and electrical vehicles. You should also find great interest and excitement being innovative and finding solutions. You enjoy great teamwork and you have an easy way to connect and build trust with your peers.

Need to have
* Preferable education for this position is Master’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics, or Bachelor’s degree with several years of relevant experience
* Knowledge in high voltage systems, electrical safety, and electrical architecture
* Experience of Using Elektra, Carcom, System/CarWeaver, INCA, CANalyzer
* Knowledge and experience working with ISO 14229 (Unified diagnostic services (UDS)) and Volvo diagnostics
* Driving license B, valid in EU is necessary


Nice to have
* Knowledge in Matlab and Simulink meritorious
* Knowledge and experience from using Volvo aftermarket systems for gathering data is meritorious.


How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager Fredrik Grjotheim at Fredrik.grjotheim@volvocars.com. Regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. You are welcome to register your profile including a cover letter and CV cia the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2021-06-19. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.