Engineering Manager - Power Electronics Hardware System & Test

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
Power Electronics Hardware ​delivers the power electronics for all derivatives of electric propulsions within Propulsion & Energy. This includes development of electric drive inverters, on-board chargers and DC/DCs in both concept and in industrialization phase.
If you like to belong to a team of enthusiastic and creative people that want to make a difference, then the role as Engineer Manager for the group Hardware System & Test within Power Electronics Hardware is the perfect challenge for you. You will support a group that are responsible for system design as well as the testing of our inverters. It is beneficial with experience from Power electronics system design and testing.
We offer an exciting career opportunity right in the heart of electrification at Volvo Cars. We aspire a company culture that inspires you to aim high, do your best and have fun doing it! 

About you
You enjoy working in an intellectually creative environment where curiosity and enthusiasm will be the atmosphere. You are an experienced problem solver, looking for a bigger business experience. As a person you also apply creative thinking to issues and analyse qualitative and quantitative research data.
You are a person with a innovative perspective; resourceful and able to take ownership quickly and reliably. You have an ability to build through people, listen and coach and you are truly motivated by creating new solutions together with the cross-functional team. 

·         M.Sc. or equivalent technical experience
·         Min 5 years of experience in Product Development within Power electronics
·         Documented leadership qualities and experiences
·         Driving license 

Your Contribution
Do you see yourself as a committed and collaborative colleague? Please join us with the essential responsibility to inspire and develop our teams towards new opportunities ahead. You and the teams focus are to advance the electric propulsion technology development. You ensure the work environment for the team and set priorities, do performance reviews and salary setting for your team members. You also ensure competence development and recruitment to assure highly skilled individuals with the right competence in line with our long-term technical strategies. 
You contribute with a clear sense of customer focus and business insight in management forums as well in co-operations with fellow colleagues, team members and suppliers. Your contribution is very important regarding the departments future business direction and results.

Like to know more?
You are welcome with your application by submitting your resume and cover letter via the link below no later than 22nd of October. For questions about the position please contact Niclas Bratt (Department Manager Power Electronics, 97300) at Niclas.bratt@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Senior Recruiter Kristin Lövgren at Kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.