Electrical Design Technical Expert

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
Volvo Cars commitment in electrification and autonomous drive take us on a new journey into the development of Electrical Design. At Volvo Cars, we are always looking for world-class engineers who bring out the best in our people. If you want to be part of leading and inspiring our mission to change the automotive experience and make people’s lives less complicated, then we have the job for you. Volvo Cars has transformed to the Agile Way of Working applying the Scaled Agile Framework. We have taken team work to the next level.

What do we do?
The Electrical Design team play a central role within the complete ‘ART Electrical Infrastructure’ (ART EI). 

We are responsible for the design and development of the complete vehicles electrical 'nervous' system leading to next generation of world class galvanic electrical structures and wiring harness designs. We integrate all electrical interfaces in vehicles, balancing numerous requirements including Electrical performance, Legal demands, EMC, communication demands, Complexity, and mechanical integration demands. 

Your key tasks
As a Technical Expert for Electrical Design, you are expected to explore, identify, and keep the teams at the forefront of technology and act as the technical contact person within your field of expertise. A key part of this role will be to build networks and collaborate both internally and externally. The collaboration is expected to be diverse with a large focus on external partners and academia. You are also expected to provide guidance and support to our teams both in everyday problem solving and developing new technologies. You will have degrees of freedom to form your deliveries and to develop your own skills. As a part of our team, you get access to long-term development opportunities in a dynamic and continuously growing area.  

You and your skills 
Required qualifications:
- PhD or Msc in Electrical & Electronic engineering or Mechatronics.
- For PhD applicants 5 years work experience in industry preferably in Electrical design (excluding PhD work).
- For MSc applicants over 12 years work experience including Electrical design.
- System design knowledge and experience with passive & active components including MOSFET
- Fluent in English, written and spoken.
- Having a registered (or applying for a) patent relevant to electrical design (preferably in automotive application) is meritorious but not required.

Who you are? 
You are already an extremely talented electrical engineer who is very proactive and interested in future technology. You are adaptable and can build relations at all levels. As such we believe you have a positive and open mindset with the desire to coach and mentor others. You are structured, costumer focused and results oriented. This role requires that you have good communication skills.

How to learn more and apply
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Hiring Manager, Maurice Smith, maurice.smith@volvocars.com. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior recruiter Catharina Skog at catharina.skog@volvocars.com. Note that selections will be running continuously. Please note, due to GDPR application through E-mail is not accepted.