Industrial/Principal Engineer

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’s in it for you?
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Industrial/Principal Engineer to join the group Battery & Harness Workshop at Volvo Cars Headquarters in Gothenburg.

The group Battery & Harness Workshop is responsible for the preparation of the electric propulsion test objects, developing requirements, target setting and the verification process of components and systems.

What you’ll do 
As an Industrial Engineer, you will act as a “go to” person who will secure implementation, develop methods and routines, and communicate the special needs and resolve key technical issues.

You will provide in depth competence to be able to define the correct applications as well as to be supporting in both development phases and aftermarket. You will also internally secure that we use the same processes and methods in all projects, secure that lessons learned are addressed and externally communicate our objectives and requirements to secure robust technical solutions.

You will work in close cooperation with development teams, test and lab groups, quality departments and others as part of your daily work. Creating and maintaining network with external parties is also an important part of the assignment.

You and your skills
We believe you have a BSc degree in Mechatronic/Electric or equivalent, as well as experience in industrial electronics and/or electric powertrain.

It is vital that you show demonstrated initiative and capability to provide leadership and support within the technical area, to assure the delivery of technology transfer and/or programs, as well as the ability to lead a technical team, develop requirements, and design guidelines. You will also need experience of applicable design, analysis, verification, quality, and assembly methods. Furthermore, it is very desirable if you have experience and knowledge of agile working methods, value streams and Safe/ Lean development. 

On a personal level, we believe that you are a positive team player and a highly motivated person with a strong approach and the ability to interact with other groups and departments in various parts of Volvo Cars. You are eager to work in a group and can cooperate and communicate easily with other people.

How to learn more and apply
For questions about the position, please contact Hiring Manager Anette Ljung at annette.ljung.2@volvocars.com or +46734630580. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Recruiter Maria Kihlgren at maria.kihlgren@volvocars.com. We want your application at the latest February 1, 2022. Please note that due to GDPR applications and CVs via email will not be accepted.