Function Owner/System Designer - External Energy Systems

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 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.

In 2020 Volvo Cars released its first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, with ambitions to electrify its entire line-up by 2030. Electrification of the vehicle and the entire automotive business is at the core of Volvo Cars strategy and one highly prioritized area within the Company. While this transition is in line with our core value of sustainability, we recognize electric vehicles are only part of the equation when it comes to sustainable mobility. As such, we wish to offer our customers a convenient way to optimize the flow of energy in their homes, thereby reducing their carbon footprint and their electricity bill.  
About us
Join us as Function Owner/System Designer within the Charging ART. We are responsible for the development of competitive charging solutions ranging from the on-board charger and DC/DC converters in the vehicles to charging cables, wall boxes and external energy systems like solar cells, energy management and energy storage. The team is the core competence centre in Northern Europe regarding Charging solutions. 
The on-board charger (OBC) is essential for electrified vehicles, it holds the functionality to charge the traction battery from the grid, and it is for sure of highest importance in a pure electric vehicle. AC- and DC-charging are in current projects and technologies like smart charging and wireless charging is around the corner. The DC/DCs converts energy from the traction battery to the low voltage system for suppling all the 12/48V power consumers in the car.
The external energy system area is growing and will play a more important role for Volvo Cars going forward. The ambition is that our customers shall have the opportunity to charge their vehicles in a sustainable and safe way, and the possibility to integrate with smart energy management systems.
What you will do
As a Function Owner/System Designer you will lead and coordinate the functional/system development work within an area concerning energy solutions in general and such charging related solutions. You will need high competence and drive in developing energy efficient solutions that are integrated in a seamless way. Integration is both in technical terms towards the electric grid and the car but also towards the customer to create a leading user experience. Innovative solutions within a highly competitive segment are required and expected from you.
Since this is still a somewhat immature area of technology without set standards the legal and regulative aspects is of high importance. As many different stakeholders are involved in this area of technology, data handling and related technologies are highly interlinked. 
You will also contribute to the program-level vision, roadmap, and content presentations. 
You and your skills
• BSc/MSc or several years of relevant experience
• Experience within energy system solutions, both hardware and software development
• Experience from functional development and system integration
• Knowledge within data communication protocols, e.g. ISO 15118, OCPP.

Meritorious:
• Experience within home energy systems, like energy management/solar power/energy storage is highly meritorious
• Knowledge of grid codes and their implications is meritorious
• Experience working with optimization algorithms is meritorious
• Experience working as an electrical design engineer in automotive industry is meritorious
• Leadership experience, i.e., as a scrum master or similar technical lead is meritorious 
Who are you?
You are passionate about energy solutions and cars, both from a customer and technical point of view. You have a high level of engagement and a strong enthusiasm. You enjoy cross-functional work and networking, as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will be a big part of your daily work. If you like to be structured and have organizational skills it will help you to be more efficient in this position. You prefer a supportive and coaching way when guiding the development in the desired direction. 
How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager, Jacob Edvinsson, Manager System development Charging and Power at jacob.edvinsson@volvocars.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com. Please note that applications via email will not be handled. You are welcome to apply via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2021-12-05.