Geometrical Architect for Battery Development

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Electromobility is changing the automotive world, and we are now looking for you who want to be part of this change happening in our industry! The Electromobility organization is responsible for the complete development lifecycle of our electric powertrains – from advanced engineering through product development into the maintenance phase. Together we drive the transition from conventional powertrains to electromobility based on cutting-edge engineering, state-of-the-art research, and well-proven technology within the Volvo Group. By joining us, you’ll be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead.

The Mission

The Geometrical architect (GA) balance the geometry requirements among attributes and lead geometrical integration for the battery pack installation starting from concept phase through the engineering design in detail. Including complete battery knowledge and deliver the most balanced solution considering attributes and systems.

The Role
The GA secure packaging of all systems levels within batteries and are responsible for the complete pack geometry analysis of weight and dimensions. As GA you will create assemblies of CAD models and perform packaging analysis and detect, report, and resolve packaging issues. You will lead regular packaging meetings and coordinate all packaging related questions within the energy storage system (ESS) and ESS installation team. You will perform virtual packaging verification towards different stakeholders. 
As GA you will lead concept development for the battery pack in the early phases and continue to balance the geometrical requirements and design solutions during the engineering phase to maintain a good workflow. The role entails stakeholder management, balancing their needs, handling trade-off situations, tracking and raising issues to the project management team and get decisions that will help the project to move forward.
This role is truly cross-functional, you will collaborate widely within the department and across the company with attributes, design engineering, geometric architects, manufacturing, and program teams.

Requirements:
•    BSc in engineering, preferably in mechanical, automotive engineering or equivalent.
•    Experience from packaging of battery pack, battery electric vehicles or electric propulsion components.
•    Experience in battery pack development and system design. Interest and passion to learn and expand skills in battery technology.
•    Knowledge within the product development process within automotive required, Volvo DVP or similar is meritorious.
•    Proficiency in CAD modeling and assembly, Creo is a plus.
•    Knowledge in Windchill/PDM link would be an asset.
•    Vehicle architecture and electric propulsion knowledge is meritorious.
•    Good spoken as well as written English.

We are looking for you who is…
Adaptable and feel comfortable in an innovating environment where changes come naturally. Collaboration should come naturally, and you will collaborate widely taking different perspectives into account as well as resolving conflicts to continuously proceed in our development projects. Therefor communication skills are important, If you have a strong drive to learn and develop yourself together with the team. You are an analytical and structured person that can make recommendations. 
Volvo Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Last application date is 28th of April.

Hiring manager: Engin Cine, Group Manager Geometrical Architecture
engin.cine@volvo.com


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