High Voltage System Architect

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.

About us
The High Voltage (HV) System Design team is part of propulsion strategy and concept department. We work with the electrical propulsion system for the electric vehicles, and we are responsible for coordinating and balancing the interaction among HV-components. The HV-components include propulsion components such as traction batteries, electric machines, inverters, voltage converters and chargers. The development of the electric powertrains and the HV systems is very rapid, and we therefore handle new concepts for the HV system that requires systems engineering and coordination. The questions the team are working with includes electric power engineering. The HV system affects the car from software and EMI disturbances to the car’s mechanical design and driveline performance. This means that the team has a very central role and interacts with several other departments. Our team works cross-functionally within the electrical propulsion system in areas such as system design, electrical safety, system safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

What´s in it for you?
As a HV System Architect you lead the architecture work for new HV system concepts in our electric vehicles and you make sure that the HV system is well balanced, safe, robust, available and competetive. You will lead the cross-functional HV system development within electric propulsion, working closely with people who are responsible for the components of the HV system.

You and your skills
We are looking for a person with a University degree within electric power engineering, electronics or equivalent skills. Previous work-life experience within electric power system design is a firm requirement for the role. Experience of electric propulsion systems and HV-components, power electronics, electric machines, inverters, converters and traction batteries as well as experience of EMC, standards and regulations regarding electrical safety and testing of electrical vehicles is meritorious. Experience of architecture work is a merit.

It is important that you are team oriented and willing to contribute to the atmosphere as well as the deliverables from the team. The job also requires that you are self-motivated with a strong drive for personal development. You are great with oral, written, and visual communication and presentation in English and you are business oriented, flexible and performance driven. Experience of agile way of working is a merit. 

How to learn more and apply
Does this sound like your next challenge?
For questions about the position, please contact hiring manager, Elisabeth Dahlqvist at elisabeth.dahlqvist@volvocars.com.
For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact recruiter Kristin Lövgren at kristin.lovgren@volvocars.com.

Interviews will be held continuously. To apply, please register your profile and attach your application documents via the link below as soon as possible but no later than 2022-04-26. Please note that applications via email will not be approved.