Group Design Leader / Senior Design Engineer Battery Modules

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.

What do we offer?
Volvo Cars aim for 50% of global sales to be pure electric by 2025 and by the same time have 1 million electrified cars on the road. The battery technology continuously undergoes rapid and frequent changes. Mastering the batteries is one of the main keys for a successful electrification of our vehicles. We are now in the beginning of this very exciting journey.

At Traction Battery System, we are passionate! The section is responsible for developing the high voltage battery systems. We are the core competence centre in Northern Europe in regard to Li-ion technology and automotive battery systems.

We are now looking for someone to expand our Traction Battery Module team! As Group Design Leader / Senior Design Engineer you will lead the development of battery modules from concept to industrialization in close cooperation with for example suppliers, Cell Team, System Team, Testing Team, Purchasing, Service and SQM.

What you’ll do
You will lead, plan and follow-up deliveries in the project and be the main contact with battery module suppliers regarding time, testing and cost. You will propose and coordinate design changes between module supplier and ART Hardware teams.

You are responsible for the project milestones/issue report-out and for leading project meetings with suppliers, cell component owners, design engineers, purchasing, SQM, CAE and test engineers as well as leading design reviews. You will also do module sourcing when applicable.

Do you fit the profile?
We see that you have a MSc degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, chemistry or equivalent. Your core competence lies within Li-ion and/or related battery technologies with focus on product development of battery modules. You have practical experience as a design engineer either with focus on electrical, mechanical or cell design as well as from project management including supplier communication.

You have excellent skills in English language, both verbal and written, and holds a driver’s license (B).

As a person you are a reliable team player with a positive attitude, you are Self-driven and highly motivated. You are used to take initiatives and like to share your passion and knowledge with others. You have an analytical way of approaching problems and enjoy being challenged, you always keep a flexible mindset. Further you’ll need to be professional with a high integrity and excellent communication skills to succeed in this role.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position please contact Manager of Battery Cell Usage & Durability Group, Josefine Doverborn at +46 723 717087. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter Sandra Viklund at sandra.viklund@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest 31st of March 2020. Please note that applications by email will not be accepted.