Head of Prototype & Validation

Do you love to work in a creative start-up environment, get energy from leading people and at the same time working for a more sustainable future? So do we! We are looking for you who want to become our new Head of Prototype and validation at Alvier Mechatronics.

// ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Head of Prototype & validation is responsible for the team execution of assembly and test of systems within the field of high-end electric drives and related applications. The scope includes all aspects of a system such as electronics, eMotors, mechanics and sub-assemblies within the system.  

You will be responsible for the Alvier Mechatronics lab with all its testing equipment and materials. An important aspect of this role is to build and maintain a strong network with external partners to cover the growth need of Alvier Mechatronics and to support external projects with end-users and customers globally as well as internal development project. You will have a close collaboration with the System Simulation team striving towards fully validated system simulations through a digital twin. This position is located in our new, modern office in Helsingborg Sweden. Of course we have the possibility so work remote on a regular basis and travels may occur. 

These are some of your assignments:

• People management of a team of approximately 5 employees 
• Be a part of the R&D leadership team 
• Plan long term needs for the laboratory, including external resources  
• Formulating long- and short -term test capability together with CTO and CEO 
• Create and maintain partnerships for support of external test and assembly needs 
• Handle budgets and resource planning  
• Estimate cost and resources for projects 
• Regular scouting for new technologies 
• Responsible for quality of prototypes and customer handovers 
• Assess and regularly report status of on-going activities and key measurables.   
• Understand relevant test standards and be able to implement validation accordingly 
• Customer support and interaction 

// ABOUT YOU
You are a mechanical engineer or equivalent who enjoy working with people and have high team building skills. You have a clear communication and a natural way of structuring the daily work for yourself and the team. You have an innovative and open mindset and find new ways to create solutions. You take initiative and enjoy keeping up with- and sharing the latest technology. You also have good knowledge and experience from prototyping and testing, preferably from the automotive industry. You have a track record of effectively collaborating with others in a leadership capacity.

// ABOUT ALVIER MECHATRONICS
Alvier Mechatronics is a fast-growing start-up engineering service company with colleagues in Sweden, Germany, and the US. We are a reliable partner of leading global automotive and industrial companies by providing development for e-drive systems. We offer a fast track from concept through design, simulation, prototyping and validation. Combining system, design and material competence, we optimize e-drives for a sustainable future.

The development of e-drives goes far beyond the electric machine. To achieve increasingly challenging requirements on cost, efficiency, performance and sustainability, an efficient interaction of motor, power electronics, mechanical integration as well as the control strategy is required. Together with our industrial and academic partners, we cover a wide range of expertise in design and multiphysics simulations, electric motors, power electronics and transmissions.

Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation are our values which guide us everyday. Our mission is to offer a good and meaningful workplace where you develop and reach your full potential. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. Welcome to join a global team with exiting assignments and highly engaged employees.

 

Interested?
Don't hesitate to apply by the latest of 6th of January. Please reach out to Tua Högnäs +46 767699690, CTO, if you have any questions.