Group manager - Motor Drive Systems

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Volvo Penta is now expanding the electromobility organization with a new group that will be responsible for Motor drive system (MDS). We are now looking for a manager for this group that currently consists of 6 engineers.


Role description:
As manager for the MDS team you will, with your team, be responsible for the development of our motor drive system. The group is also performing system verification in our MDS test rig and the initial calibration in different customer applications.
The MDS group is working with hardware development and adopting software functions for Volvo Penta´s unique electromobility applications and with requirement’s breakdown, specification and alignment with customers and suppliers. We have a tight collaboration inside the Volvo group and with our Penta unique suppliers.
Throughout the development process and for components and products on the market, we drive and follow up on related quality areas within Volvo Penta, Volvo Group and with suppliers


Together with colleagues at Volvo Penta and within the Volvo Group, you will maintain and develop the long-term plans for this area supporting the Volvo Penta electromobility platform for marine and industrial applications worldwide.


Who are we?
The electromobility department at Volvo Penta are a diverse team and consist of 4 groups and in total 50 engineers. We have a close collaboration within the electromobility department as well as with specific development projects. We strive towards multidimensional responsibilities that will drive development for every person in the team. We like working together and we also meet off work for various activities or just to hang out. Culture inclusiveness is important to us and here you can be who you are.


Who are you?
To be successful in this position you have a relevant university degree and experience from leading development in the electromobility area. You are fluent in English both in speaking and writing and have good communication skills.
As the most successful candidate you will show a winning attitude and great persona in combination with a strong track record and references. In prioritizing candidates, we will pay attention to matching your profile to our team diversity since we have a strong belief in the diversity aspect within our organization.


Are we the perfect match?
We strongly believe that high performance comes from having fun at work, and the interest to think outside the box. Willingness to change is the key to success and we strive towards using your curiosity and teamwork to find solutions.


We are interviewing for the position continuously. If you have further questions call:
Martin Sanne, hiring manager +46739025260
Carolinne Kaufmann, human resources +46739024066